George Hyslop was born in 1893 in Cumnock to Robert Hyslop and Annie Miller.
He was in the 7th RSF first before transferring to Royal Engineers, Tunnelling Section.
His brother Robert's death here
Here are the 3 brothers among a list of Cumnock men who had enlisted by 1916 printed in the Chronicle.
| Hyslop | George | Private | 7th Royal Scots Fusiliers |
| Hyslop | James | Private | 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers |
| Hyslop | Robert | Private | 7th Royal Scots Fusiliers |
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| Cumnock Chronicle |