George Henry Powell

George Henry Powell (27 April 1880 – 3 December 1951) was a Welsh songwriter who, under the pseudonym George Asaf, wrote the lyrics of the marching song "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag" in 1915.[2] The music was written by his brother Felix Powell, and the song was entered into a World War I competition for "best morale-building song". It won first prize and was noted as "perhaps the most optimistic song ever written".[3] Although Felix Powell was a Staff Sergeant in the British Army, George Powell was a pacifist, and became a conscientious objector when conscription was imposed in 1916.

George Henry Powell
Also known asGeorge Asaf
Born(1880-04-27)27 April 1880
High St., St Asaph, Wales[1]
Died3 December 1951(1951-12-03) (aged 71)
Hove, East Sussex, England
Occupation(s)Songwriter

References

  1. "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. George Asaf. "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag" (1915), Webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu
  3. National Theatre. "Pack Up Your Troubles". Accessed 18 May 2007


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