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We remember Percy Shaw
We remember Percy Shaw
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1894
enlistment
Sandown, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8871080
2nd June 1894
1894
service
British Army
Sergeant
3302
The Rifle Brigade(Prince Consorts Own)
1st Battalion
Source:8871080
2nd June 1894 - 18th June 1919
1902
marriage
Florence Gautier
Source:8871080
1st March 1902
1906
children
Florence Muriel Shaw
Source:8871080
1st June 1906
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8871080
19th August 1914 - 5th August 1919
1914
children
Marion Margery Lorraine Shaw
Source:8871080
5th September 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Minor wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:8871080
25th October 1914
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
658809
Labour Corps
836 AE
Source:8871080
30th December 1918 - 18th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8871080
5th August 1919
1920
hospitalisation
Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8871080
7th July 1920 - 24th March 1934
service
British Army
Serjeant
3302
Rifle Brigade
Source:3988496
service
British Army
Serjeant
658809
Labour Corps
Source:3988496
1934
death
Civilian war death
Severe myalgia
Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8871080
24th March 1934
burial
Southall
United Kingdom
Source:8871080
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3302 | Rifle Brigade | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 658809 | Labour Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3302 | The Rifle Brigade(Prince Consorts Own) | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 658809 | Labour Corps | 836 AE | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Muriel Shaw | daughter | 1st June 1906 | |
| Marion Margery Lorraine Shaw | daughter | 5th September 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Shaw | mother | ||
| Albert Shaw | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Gautier | wife | 1st March 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-06-02 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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MedalsIn the uniform of The Rifle Brigade before first world war already awarded a D.C.M. for his service during The Boer War. He was only transferred to Service Corps at the end of WW1 During is major period of service he was with The First Battalion The Rifle Brigade #3302
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Attestation Paper.This is from his service history showing his date of birth and Regt. assigned to, together with a general description of the recruitContributed by:
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Cmpny. Sergeant Percy Shaw, 1 Rifle Brigade.Dress uniform at Colchester Garrison, 1913
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Early days FranceA postcard taken near St Julien, 1914. My grandfather stood on left, his cousin seated and a French soldier from Regt. 104Contributed by:
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Xmas truceCould this be him with mittens on left with moustache, it is known his battalion took part in the truce....long shot I know, but there are similarities with shot of him on postcardContributed by:
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MaltaLeading the Regimental Shooting team in 1904, grandfather in the middleContributed by:
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Funeral noticeAn article from the local paper in Southall covering my grandfathers funeral with full military honours. Including a list of tributes from War Department etc. It also shows attendance by my mother and her sisterContributed by:
Gary112513
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals | Gary112513 | |
| Attestation Paper. | Gary112513 | |
| Cmpny. Sergeant Percy Shaw, 1 Rifle Brigade. | Gary112513 | |
| Grandfather's medals | Gary112513 | |
| Early days France | Gary112513 | |
| Postcard | Gary112513 | |
| Xmas truce | Gary112513 | |
| Malta | Gary112513 | |
| Grave | Gary112513 | |
| Mum | Gary112513 | |
| Funeral notice | Gary112513 |
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