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We remember Percival Charles Dawes
We remember Percival Charles Dawes
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1877
location
Kings Lynn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983694
1877
1878
dates
Age 13
Source:6986592
April 1878
1891
location
John Street, South Shield, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986592
April 1891
1901
dates
Age 23
Source:6983697
April 1901
1901
employment
Postman
Post Office
South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:6983697
April 1901
1901
location
Brodrick Street, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983697
April 1901
1902
marriage
Maria Cook
Source:6986667
1902
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:6983704
April 1911
1911
employment
Town Postman
Post office
South Shields, Durham, England
United Kingdom
Source:6983704
April 1911
1911
location
21 Victoria Place, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6983704
April 1911
1915
enlistment
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6192085
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
64306
Machine Gun Corps
Source:6192085
10th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
64306
Machine Gun Corps
Infantry
Source:6983710
June 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6983710
June 1917
events
Roll of Honour
Website War Memorial
South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:6987587
service
British Army
37502
Durham Light Infantry
Source:6192093
service
British Army
37502,
Durham Light Infantry
Source:6983710
service
British Army
Private
64306
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7239168
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6192093
1917
death
Killed in Action
Theatre of War
France
Source:7239168
Source:6192093
27th June 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7239168
sibling
Arthur Dawes
Source:6983697
sibling
Mabel Dawes
Source:6983697
sibling
Ethel Dawes
Source:6983697
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percival Charles |
| Initials | PC |
| Last Name | Dawes |
| Source | 6983710 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Victoria Place, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Brodrick Street, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| John Street, South Shield, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Kings Lynn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1877 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 64306 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 37502 | Durham Light Infantry | |||
| British Army | 64306 | Machine Gun Corps | Infantry | Private | |
| British Army | 37502, | Durham Light Infantry | |||
| British Army | 64306 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Seapy Dawes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Dawes | brother | ||
| Mabel Dawes | sister | ||
| Ethel Dawes | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Cook | wife | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Pte Percival Charles DawesNo 64306 Pte Percival Charles Dawes - Machine Gun Corp - taken at Clipstone Camp on the 27 Nov 1916.
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Medical History SheetMedical History of Percival Charles Dawes. Birth Place Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Examined Feb 1916 at Sunderland. Age 38 years 5 mths. Occupation Town Postman. Height 5 ft 5 inches, weight 126 lbs, chest 34 1/2 inches with 2 inch expansion. Physical Development Good Fit for general service. 4th Bn Durham L.I. No 37502. Note, Percival was original with the Bn Durham LI No 37502 before transferring to the Machine Gun Coy No 64306Contributed by:
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Rolls Medal CardDAWES, Percival C - Pte 64306 M.G.C. Awarded Medals - 1) Victory - Roll MGC/101B44 Page 3795 2) British - Roll MGC/202B44 Page 3795Contributed by:
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Attestation of P C DawesShort Service Attestation of P C Dawes - Joined Durham R.GA Vols No 37502 transferred to Machine Gun Corp No 64306. 1) Name - Percival Charles Dawes 2) Address - St Thomas Institute, Denmark St, South Shields. 3) British Subject - yes 4) Age - 38 years 3 months 5) Occupation Postman 6) Married - Yes 7) Served in any other branch of His Majesty's - Yes 3rd Durham R.GA Vols 8) Vaccinated - Yes 9) Willing to be enlisted for General Service - Yes 10) Received a Notice - Yes 11) Willing to serve - yes Signed by P C Dawes on the 10th Dec 1915. Certificate of Approving Officer on the 26 Jul 1916 and appointed to the Durham Light Infantry.Contributed by:
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Soldiers Died in Great WarPercival Charles Dawes, Private, Birthplace King's Lynn, Enlisted South Shields, Regiment Machine Gun Corps, Battalion Infantry, Number 64306, Dated died 27 June 1917, How died Killed in Action, Theatre of War France & Flanders, Supplementary Notes Formerly 37502, Durham L.I.Contributed by:
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Photo of Percival Charles DawesNo 64306 Pte Percival Charles Dawes b1877 - WW1 Machine Gun Corp - taken at Clipstone Camp on the 27 Nov 1916.
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Pamela28560
Communities
Communities
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Family of Dawes/Niddrie/Patton/Smith (South Shields and surrounding area)More about Family of Dawes/Niddrie/Patton/Smith (South Shields and surrounding area)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Every Name A Story Content - Percival Charles Dawes | Pamela28560 | |
| ROH 1914-18 Post Office. Russell Street | Pamela28560 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte Percival Charles Dawes | Pamela28560 | |
| Medical History Sheet | Pamela28560 | |
| Rolls Medal Card | Pamela28560 | |
| Attestation of P C Dawes | Pamela28560 | |
| Soldiers Died in Great War | Pamela28560 | |
| Photo of Percival Charles Dawes | Pamela28560 |
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