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We remember Percy Message
We remember Percy Message
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Message |
| Source | 3016252 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Palmerston Road, Northampton | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1922 | |
| Cow Farm, Cowbeech, Herstmonceux, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Wood Farm, Bodle Street, Warbleton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1038581 | Royal Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 49234 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 19th New Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 121522 | Royal Artillery | Gunner |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Message | father | ||
| Emily | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R | brother | 1873 | |
| Frank | brother | 1875 | |
| Ada | sister | 1880 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1884 | |
| Mary | sister | 1888 | |
| Percy | brother | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Darby | wife | 8th September 1919 |
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Communities
Communities
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Herstmonceux and Windmill HillMore about Herstmonceux and Windmill Hill
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Bodle Street Green and Rushlake GreenMore about Bodle Street Green and Rushlake Green
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Horam (Horeham Road) and WarbletonMore about Horam (Horeham Road) and Warbleton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Royal Artillery attestations 1883-1942 Transcription | John72644 |
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