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We remember Percy John Drinkwater
We remember Percy John Drinkwater
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Florence L Drinkwater
Source:8965929
1882
1884
sibling
William G Drinkwater
Source:8965929
1884
1886
sibling
Harry S Drinkwater
Source:8965929
1886
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8965929
5th April 1891
1891
location
Queen's Road, Thame, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8965929
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Kate C Drinkwater
Source:8965929
1891
1894
sibling
Ethel M Drinkwater
Source:8965930
1894
1896
sibling
Harriet Annie Drinkwater
Source:8965931
1896
1899
sibling
Sydney A Drinkwater
Source:8965930
1899
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8965930
31st March 1901
1901
location
Glade Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8965930
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Harold Drinkwater
Source:8965931
1904
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8965931
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Working on Farm
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8965931
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hill Farm, Green Hailey, Princes Risborough, Herts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8965931
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:8965925
5th October 1915
1915
employment
Farm Hand
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8965925
5th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8965925
5th October 1915
1915
employment
Cycle Mechanic
United Kingdom
Source:8965925
15th December 1915
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8965925
22nd August 1916 - 21st April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8965925
June 1919
1923
children
Sydney J Drinkwater
Source:8967679
21st November 1923
1924
marriage
Nellie F Bowman
Source:8967679
1924
1926
children
Joyce Drinkwater
Source:8967679
28th September 1926
1934
children
Gladys Annie Drinkwater
Source:8967679
28th December 1934
1939
employment
Parcel Post Packer & Tipper
Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8967679
29th September 1939
1939
location
School House, Beech Hill, Bradfield, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8967679
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
102250
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:1696690
1975
death
Reading & Wokingham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8965927
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy John |
| Initials | PJ |
| Last Name | Drinkwater |
| Source | 8965926 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Hill Farm, Green Hailey, Princes Risborough, Herts. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Queen's Road, Thame, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| School House, Beech Hill, Bradfield, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 102250 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney J Drinkwater | son | 21st November 1923 | |
| Joyce Drinkwater | daughter | 28th September 1926 | |
| Gladys Annie Drinkwater | daughter | 28th December 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Drinkwater | father | ||
| Caroline Drinkwater | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence L Drinkwater | sister | 1882 | |
| William G Drinkwater | brother | 1884 | |
| Harry S Drinkwater | brother | 1886 | |
| Kate C Drinkwater | sister | 1891 | |
| Ethel M Drinkwater | sister | 1894 | |
| Sydney A Drinkwater | brother | 1899 | |
| Harold Drinkwater | brother | 1904 | |
| Harriet Annie Drinkwater | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie F Bowman | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-15 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-05 | Baptist |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 | |
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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