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We remember Percy Burgess Shute
We remember Percy Burgess Shute
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
7 Bent Terrace, Barton on Irwell, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8660806
5th April 1891
1901
location
35 Lime Avenue, Flixton, Barton on Irwell, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8660807
31st March 1901
1914
enlistment
Source:8660749
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
Royal Engineers
70th Field Company
Source:8660749
11th August 1914 - 13th November 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:8660749
13th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
North Staffordshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8660749
13th November 1914 - 5th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
North Staffordshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8660749
5th June 1915 - 18th August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8660749
8th August 1915 - 17th March 1916
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Border Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8660749
18th August 1915 - October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
185th Tunnelling Company
Source:8660749
October 1915 - 6th August 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Hemorrhoids
Hospital/Institution
Source:8660749
14th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Synovitis left knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:8660749
20th August 1916 - 4th December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Multiple contusions
Hospital/Institution
Source:8660749
7th August 1917
1918
location
Willow Bank, Urmston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8660749
April 1918
1919
marriage
Muriel
Source:8660749
15th November 1919 - 1st September 1932
1920
service
Indian Army
Captain
2nd Queen Victoria's Own Sappers and Miners
Source:8660749
3rd February 1920
1932
dates
Age 42
Source:8660803
1st September 1932
employment
Railway engineer
Canadian Northern Railway
Canada
Source:8660749
employment
Railway engineer
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Source:8660749
employment
Railway engineer
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Canada
Source:8660749
employment
cowboy
Canada
Source:8660749
service
Indian Army
Captain
Indian Army Reserve of Officers
Source:8658209
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers attached Indian Army
2/128th Pioneers
Source:4025859
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8660749
1932
death
Not War Related
Drowned when dinghy capsized while rowing from Garden Island to Rockingham.
Perth
Australia
Source:8660803
1st September 1932
sibling
Celia Shute
Source:8660807
sibling
Doris A Shute
Source:8660807
sibling
Kathleen E Shute
Source:8660807
location
Garden Island, Perth, Western Australia
Australia
their own address
Source:8660803
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Burgess |
| Initials | PB |
| Last Name | Shute |
| Source | 4025859 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Lime Avenue, Flixton, Barton on Irwell, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Bent Terrace, Barton on Irwell, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Garden Island, Perth, Western Australia | Australia | their own address | ||
| Willow Bank, Urmston | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | Indian Army Reserve of Officers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers attached Indian Army | 2/128th Pioneers | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 70th Field Company | 2nd Corporal | ||
| British Army | North Staffordshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | North Staffordshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Border Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 185th Tunnelling Company | Lieutenant | ||
| Indian Army | 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Sappers and Miners | Captain |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie L Shute | mother | ||
| Percy Gay Shute | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Shute | sister | ||
| Doris A Shute | sister | ||
| Kathleen E Shute | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel | wife | 15th November 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-13 | 6'0" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence file | Gavin3108 | |
| Great War Forum post: Capt P B Shute | Gavin3108 | |
| Perth Daily News, 29/9/1932 | Gavin3108 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone | Stephen114718 |
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