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Gnr. Ernest Walton Percy

British Army 63rd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery

(d.1st November 1917)

Ernest Percy was born 22nd November 1877 in Salford, Lancashire. He married Amelia Gordon Robertson on 12th June 1907 in Aberdeen, Scotland and they had two children.

He signed his declaration 29th of November 1915 in Aberdeen. His declaration was approved 10th of August 1916 for the RGA at The Citadel Plymouth. He was a Gunner in the 63rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery.

His service record states:

  • Home: 7.8.16 to 30.9.17
  • BEF France 1.10.17 to 1.11.17
  • Died of Wounds France 1.11.17
  • Awards: BW and V Medal with clasp

The information regarding his effects state he died at the 18th Corps Main Dressing Station. It is unclear exactly where he died in France, i.e. the location of the 18th Corps Main Dressing Station.



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