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We remember Percy Douglas
We remember Percy Douglas
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1899
sibling
Flora Dpuglas
Source:9381950
1899
1906
sibling
Robert Francis Douglas
Source:9382311
1906
1911
education
School for poor clergy in 1911
St Johns School Epson Road, Leatherhead.
Leatherhead
United Kingdom
Source:9382318
1911
1911
location
St John's School Leatherhead Surrey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9382318
1911
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:1681002
5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3062
Liverpool Scottish Regiment
10th Btn. Kings Liverpool
Source:1681002
5th August 1914 - 5th July 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1681002
1st November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Injured
Hospital/Institution
Source:9382303
21st May 1915
1915
commission
Unknown
Source:1681002
5th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Source:1681002
5th July 1915 - 16th August 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Injured
Hospital/Institution
Source:9382303
27th August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant (Observer)
Royal Air Force
11 Squadron
Source:1681002
16th August 1917 - 10th April 1919
1918
marriage
Edith Horbury
Source:9381994
1918
1981
death
Surrey Mid Eastern
United Kingdom
Source:9382452
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Douglas |
| Source | 1681002 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School Leatherhead Surrey | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3062 | Liverpool Scottish Regiment | 10th Btn. Kings Liverpool | Private | |
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | 11 Squadron | Lieutenant (Observer) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Percy Douglas | father | ||
| Annie Douglas | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Dpuglas | sister | 1899 | |
| Robert Francis Douglas | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Horbury | wife | 1918 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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BBC Radio 4 Voices of the First World WarMore about BBC Radio 4 Voices of the First World War
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10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool ScottishMore about 10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool Scottish
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 | |
| Interview in IWM Sound Archive | Imperial1 | |
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 | |
| Douglas army career | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Douglas (right) | Rob23648 | |
| medals | Rob23648 |
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