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We remember Percy Jeeves
We remember Percy Jeeves
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Thomas A Jeeves
Source:8648936
1886
1887
sibling
Alick Jeeves
Source:8648936
1887
1888
1891
location
Spring Street, Ripponden, Halifax
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8648936
April 1891
1901
location
72 Manuel Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049137
April 1901
1911
employment
Railway Dock labourer
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8648933
April 1911
1911
location
72 Manuel Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8648933
April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2590856
21st November 1915
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:7382958
22nd July 1916
employment
Professional Cricketer
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Source:7382958
service
British Army
Private
611
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:7382958
location
Dewsbury
United Kingdom
Source:7648885
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7382958
Source:2590856
22nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B.
Source:7382958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Jeeves |
| Source | 2590856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Manuel Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 72 Manuel Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Dewsbury | United Kingdom | |||
| Spring Street, Ripponden, Halifax | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 611 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy | mother | ||
| Edwin Jeeves | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Jeeves | brother | 1886 | |
| Alick Jeeves | brother | 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Percy Jeeves at the wicketPercy was a first class cricketer and played for Warwickshire. Here he is In his cricket whites.Contributed by:
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Blue plaque in GooleA blue plaque commemorating that Percy Jeeves had lived in Manuel Street, Goole prior to becoming a professional cricketer.Contributed by:
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Blue plaque unveiling ceremony.Introductory screen at the unveiling ceremony.Contributed by:
Alan68334 -
Thiepval Memorial to the MissingPrivate Percy Jeeves is commemorated on this MemorialContributed by:
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Letter from P.G. Wodehouse re JeevesThis is a letter from the author P.G. Wodehouse stating that Percy's surname gave him the idea of using it for his Jeeves and Wooster stories.Contributed by:
Katherine27600
Communities
Communities
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Warwickshire County Cricket ClubMore about Warwickshire County Cricket Club
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Test and First Class Cricketers who died in WW1More about Test and First Class Cricketers who died in WW1
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Roll of Honour of Goole and DistrictMore about Roll of Honour of Goole and District
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Telegraph | Katherine27600 | |
| The Real Jeeves: the Cricketer who gave his life for his Country and his name to a legend. | Alan68334 | |
| Birmingham Post:Tragedy of a Warwickshire player who inspired a literary icon | Katherine27600 | |
| Birmingham Post:From Edgbaston to The Somme... the remarkable story of the real Jeeves | Katherine27600 | |
| Birmingham Pals | Katherine27600 | |
| "Tiger" Smith of Warwickshire and England | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 | |
| Percy Jeeves at the wicket | Katherine27600 | |
| Blue plaque in Goole | Alan68334 | |
| Blue plaque unveiling ceremony. | Alan68334 | |
| Thiepval Memorial to the Missing | Anne1202 | |
| Percy | Selena49658 | |
| Percy | Selena49658 | |
| Letter from P.G. Wodehouse re Jeeves | Katherine27600 |
Stories
Stories
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