1901-1954
photo courtesy John Griffiths
Georges Augustin Pellerin (named Albert on his death certificate) was born in France and naturalised in 1932.He had his first ride in England since 1939 at Wye in October 1948.
Georges won the 1937 Champion Hurdle on Free Fare and the 1931 Imperial Cup on Residue.
He served in the army during the war.
Georges died in Middlesex on December 5, 1954, aged 53.
Article by Chas Hammond