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We remember Walter John Perks
We remember Walter John Perks
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William Perks
Source:9384029
1877
1882
sibling
Henry Perks
Source:9384029
1882
1888
sibling
Edward Perks
Source:9384029
1888
1892
1897
sibling
Fredrick Perks
Source:9384029
1897
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9384029
1911
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:5482366
16th December 1918
enlistment
Tewkesbury
United Kingdom
Source:9384027
service
British Army
Private
17489
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:3478967
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
17487
Gloucestershire Regiment
8th battalion gloucest Battalion
Source:5482366
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
17487
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:7165354
1918
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:7165354
16th December 1918
burial
Overbury, Tewkesbury
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:5482366
Source:7165354
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Perks |
| Source | 5482366 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17489 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 17487 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 8th battalion gloucest Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 17487 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | mother | ||
| Arthur Perks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Perks | brother | 1877 | |
| Henry Perks | brother | 1882 | |
| Edward Perks | brother | 1888 | |
| Fredrick Perks | brother | 1897 |
Media
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Grave in OverburyLance Corporal Walter John Perks is buried in Overbury St Faith's Churchyard. (image 20/11/2018)
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Communities
Communities
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Between Tewkesbury and EveshamMore about Between Tewkesbury and Evesham
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 | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Overbury war memorial | Karen685 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Overbury | DR117137 |
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