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We remember Percy Eastland
We remember Percy Eastland
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Charles William Eastland
Source:6176051
15th May 1893
1896
sibling
Albert Eastland
Source:6176051
8th October 1896
1898
location
32 George Street, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176012
2nd February 1898 - 16th June 1919
1898
1907
sibling
Mabel Olive Eastland
Source:6176051
7th August 1907
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:2420977
16th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15128
Hampshire
1st Battalion
Source:2420977
16th July 1915 - 1st February 1919
1915
service
British Army
Private
15128
Hampshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:2420977
16th July 1915 - 1st February 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2420977
2nd February 1916 - 28th March 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Wound stripes on cuff of left sleeve
Hospital/Institution
Source:6176567
1st July 1916 - 13th July 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Wound stripes on cuff of left sleeve
Hospital/Institution
Source:6176567
28th March 1918 - 1st February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:2420977
1st February 1919
1920
events
Disabled Soldier Apprentice
Training
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Ex-Army Pensioner in accordance with Section C Public Law
Source:6178071
2nd February 1920 - 1st August 1922
1922
events
Manager Engineering Department - M.E.D
Engine Fitter - Hired
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6178071
2nd August 1922 - 21st March 1941
1934
location
82 Ernest Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176028
1st August 1934 - 30th April 1935
1934
marriage
Annie Victoria Mitchell
Source:6176028
5th August 1934 - 21st October 1970
1935
location
100 Cressy Road, Mile End, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176235
1st May 1935 - 31st July 1936
1935
children
Patricia Dorothy Eastland
Source:6176235
17th May 1935
1936
location
68 Merton Avenue, Porchester, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176235
1st August 1936 - 31st July 1939
1937
children
Living Eastland
Source:6176235
5th August 1937
1938
children
Living Eastland
Source:6176235
12th December 1938
1939
location
139 Second Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176235
1st June 1939 - 31st May 1944
1941
events
Manager Engineering Department - M.E.D
Engine Fitter
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Local Law 15527
Source:6178071
22nd March 1941 - 29th August 1958
1943
children
Graham Percy Eastland
Source:6176235
27th August 1943
1943
children
Living Eastland
Source:6176235
27th August 1943
1944
location
1 Hercules Street, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176235
1st June 1944 - 31st March 1953
1947
children
Living Eastland
Source:6176235
26th June 1947
1953
location
53 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176235
1st April 1953 - 30th November 1962
1958
employment
Engine Fitter retired
Her Majesty's Dockyard
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6176013
30th August 1958 - 21st October 1970
1958
events
Manager Engineering Department - M.E.D
Retired Engine Fitter - Hired
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Retired on medical grounds and last day on post was 11 Dec 1962
Source:6178071
30th August 1958 - 8th March 1963
1962
location
Lime Kiln Lane Estate, Holbury, New Forest, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176013
1st December 1962 - 21st October 1970
1970
death
Not War Related
Percy was 72 years old when he died in hospital due to an obstruction in his bowel that caused internal haemorrhaging. A post-mortem was conducted without an inquest.
New Forest, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:6176013
21st October 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Eastland |
| Source | 2420977 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hercules Street, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st June 1944 - 31st March 1953 | |
| 100 Cressy Road, Mile End, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st May 1935 - 31st July 1936 | |
| 139 Second Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st June 1939 - 31st May 1944 | |
| 32 George Street, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd February 1898 - 16th June 1919 | |
| 53 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st April 1953 - 30th November 1962 | |
| 68 Merton Avenue, Porchester, Southampton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st August 1936 - 31st July 1939 | |
| 82 Ernest Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st August 1934 - 30th April 1935 | |
| Lime Kiln Lane Estate, Holbury, New Forest, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st December 1962 - 21st October 1970 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15128 | Hampshire | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15128 | Hampshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Dorothy Eastland | daughter | 17th May 1935 | |
| Graham Percy Eastland | son | 27th August 1943 | |
| Living Eastland | daughter | 5th August 1937 | |
| Living Eastland | daughter | 12th December 1938 | |
| Living Eastland | son | 27th August 1943 | |
| Living Eastland | daughter | 26th June 1947 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Eastland, nee Mullard | mother | ||
| Albert William Eastland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Eastland | brother | 15th May 1893 | |
| Albert Eastland | brother | 8th October 1896 | |
| Mabel Olive Eastland | sister | 7th August 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Victoria Mitchell | wife | 5th August 1934 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-02-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Percy Eastland, 2 February 1919Percy in his uniform of the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, following his convalescence after the loss of his left leg during the 3rd Battle of Ypres, Belgium in 1918
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Percy's WeddingPercy and his wife Annie Victoria Mitchell outside St Stephen's parish church in Portsmouth, Hampshire on 5 August 1934Contributed by:
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The Eastland BrothersViewing left to right: Percy Eastland, Albert Eastland and Charles William Eastland. All 3 of these men were wounded during World War I and all went on to make the best of their reduced circumstances in civilian life after their demobilisationContributed by:
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Percy and Grandchildren c1968Percy relaxing with his eldest daughter and her family. Back row viewed left to right: Patricia Dorothy Eastland and Annie Victoria Mitchell Centre row: Percy Eastland Front row from left to right: David, Mark, Peter and GillContributed by:
Mel27655
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Employment Record | Mel27655 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Eastland, 2 February 1919 | Mel27655 | |
| Percy's Wedding | Mel27655 | |
| The Eastland Brothers | Mel27655 | |
| Percy and Grandchildren c1968 | Mel27655 |
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