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We remember Percy Maclear
We remember Percy Maclear
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1881
location
2 Sussex Terrace,Portsea,Hampshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624322
1881
1884
education
Cranleigh School
Cranleigh, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6624332
1884 - 1886
1887
education
The King's School
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6624332
January 1887 - July 1889
1889
education
Bedford School
United Kingdom
Source:6624332
September 1889 - 1894
1891
location
2 Goldington Avenue,Bedford.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624299
1891
1894
education
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
United Kingdom
Source:2842515
1894 - 1895
1900
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:8835319
1900
1908
marriage
Ethel Phethean
Source:2842515
2nd April 1908
1908
events
Royal Humane Society's Award
Royal Humane Society's Award
Khartoum
Sudan
Source:2842515
1908
1910
location
Pine Cottage, Gordon Road, Camberley, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6624332
1910
1910
children
Emily Mary MacLear
Source:2842515
30th November 1910
1911
employment
Major
H M Army
Camberley, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6624316
April 1911
1911
location
Irevalyn,The Avenue,Camberley,Surrey.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6624316
1911
1914
service
British Army
Brevet Major
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:2842515
7th April 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Dublin Fusiliers attached to Nigeria Regiment - West African Frontier Force
Source:6624332
15th April 1914 - 30th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:2842515
1914
1914
service
Other Empire Force
Lieutenant Colonel
West African Frontier Force
2nd Nigeria Regiment
Source:2842515
1914
theatres
Nigeria :5d
Source:6624319
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at Guara,by German machine gun fire. Reported missing together with Captain Aubin after fighting near Garua (First Battle of Garua 29-31 August 1914 - Wikipedia)
Garua
Cameroon
Source:2842515
Source:8835318
30th August 1914
burial
Nigeria
Source:8835318
sibling
Basil Maclear
Source:8835318
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Maclear |
| Source | 2842515 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Goldington Avenue,Bedford. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| 2 Sussex Terrace,Portsea,Hampshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 | |
| Irevalyn,The Avenue,Camberley,Surrey. | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| Pine Cottage, Gordon Road, Camberley, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Other Empire Force | West African Frontier Force | 2nd Nigeria Regiment | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Brevet Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers attached to Nigeria Regiment - West African Frontier Force | Lieutenant Colonel |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Mary MacLear | daughter | 30th November 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Casey | mother | ||
| Henry Wallich MacLear | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil MacLear | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Phethean | wife | 2nd April 1908 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Soldiers from UK Regiments who either died in Nigeria or are commemorated thereMore about Soldiers from UK Regiments who either died in Nigeria or are commemorated there
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Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's School, Canterbury - Roll of Honour - Percy McLear | Paul21340 | |
| The Western Front Association - Percy McLear | Paul21340 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Percy MacLear | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel Percy MacLear | Paul21340 | |
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
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