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We remember Percy Edward Morter
We remember Percy Edward Morter
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
John Morton
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1877
1891
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:6158330
1911
1911
employment
Skilfull Labourer - Wire Works
Richard Johnson and Nephew
Clayton, Lancs
United Kingdom
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1911
1911
location
22 Midlothion Street, Clayton, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:6158330
1911
1913
marriage
Katie Hooley
Source:5476903
1913
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
18386
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
9 Battalion
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1916
1916
children
Percy Edward Morter
Source:7725586
19th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
18386
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:3143843
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
18386
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7462302
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7725583
Source:7462302
7th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 11A
Source:7462302
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Midlothion Street, Clayton, Lancs | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18386 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 18386 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 9 Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 18386 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Edward Morter | son | 19th October 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| John MORTER | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Morton | brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hooley | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Percy's name on Thiepval MemorialPanel where Percy's name is carved on the Thiepval Memorial. Photograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk
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Clayton War MemorialImage of Percy's name on the war memorial in Clayton, ManchesterContributed by:
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The Loyal North Lancashire RegimentThe Loyal North Lancashire Regiment badge
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Peter34996
Communities
Communities
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Stories featured in From Street to Trench: A World War that Shaped a RegionMore about Stories featured in From Street to Trench: A World War that Shaped a Region
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Battle of the Somme: Communications from the FrontMore about Battle of the Somme: Communications from the Front
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IWM North Monthly Talks July - November 2016More about IWM North Monthly Talks July - November 2016
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Michelle915 | |
| The Great War Interviews | Michelle915 | |
| Interview with Percy's great-granddaughter | Charlotte33 | |
| IWM feature on Percy's widow, Kitty | Charlotte33 | |
| BBC The Great War interviews - Percy's widow, Katie | Charlotte33 | |
| BBC World War One at Home - Percy's story | Charlotte33 | |
| Interview in IWM Sound Archive with Percy's widow | Charlotte33 | |
| How The Battle Of The Somme Made Kitty Morter A War Widow | Edward43379 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Percy's name on Thiepval Memorial | Alison35787 | |
| Clayton War Memorial | Leslie721 | |
| The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Peter34996 |
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