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We remember Percy Vass
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1912
marriage
Beatrice Carter
Source:6992465
26th December 1912
1913
children
Earnest Vass
Source:6991821
1913
1916
children
Evelyn Doris Vass
Source:6991821
1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:6992236
19th October 1916
1916
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:6992236
19th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
37567
Worcestershire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6992236
19th October 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wounds
Hospital/Institution
Source:6995448
6th May 1918
1919
children
Ethel Lily Vass
Source:6991821
1919
hospitalisation
Gas poisoning
Hospital/Institution
Source:6995420
marriage
Beatrice Carter
Source:6992464
service
British Army
Private
37567
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:4550275
1961
death
Not War Related
Fleet Hampsire
United Kingdom
Source:6992464
Source:6987522
6th August 1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Vass |
| Source | 4550275 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37567 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 37567 | Worcestershire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnest Vass | son | 1913 | |
| Evelyn Doris Vass | daughter | 1916 | |
| Ethel Lily Vass | daughter | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Robert Vass | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Carter | wife | ||
| Beatrice Carter | wife | 26th December 1912 |
Media
Media
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Percy VassPictured here as a member of the local Band at Fleet Hampshire after the War. He played his instrument one handed as he lost his arm during the war, as can be seen he is wearing his medals.
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Percy, Beatrice Vass with ChildrenPercy Vass family group taken at a family wedding Abt 1925. Their children are Earnest, Evelyn and LilyContributed by:
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Abstract of Percy Vass Soldiers PaybookProvides information on Regiments, Battalion, Company, service number and rank. Also age at enlistment and date of Attestation and a break down of regimental pay.Contributed by:
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Parash register All Staints Church Fleet HantsCopy of the marriage register certifying marriage of Percy Vass and Beatrice CarterContributed by:
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Percy refereeing local football matchPercy Vass with a local football team as referee after the war. He is wearing his silver war badge.Contributed by:
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Percy Vass retirement presentationPhotograph taken on retirement from the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough.Contributed by:
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Copy of Army Form B 104-80B notification of injuryCopy of the notification received from the war office that Percy Vass and been wounded - Gas poisoning.Contributed by:
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Copy of Army Form B104-80A notification of injuryCopy of the notification received from the war office that Percy had been wounded.Contributed by:
Paul37903
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK Silver War Badge Record 1914-1920 | Paul37903 | |
| England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index, 1837-1915 | Paul37903 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Paul37903 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Vass | Paul37903 | |
| Percy, Beatrice Vass with Children | Paul37903 | |
| Abstract of Percy Vass Soldiers Paybook | Paul37903 | |
| Parash register All Staints Church Fleet Hants | Paul37903 | |
| Percy refereeing local football match | Paul37903 | |
| Percy Vass retirement presentation | Paul37903 | |
| Copy of Army Form B 104-80B notification of injury | Paul37903 | |
| Copy of Army Form B104-80A notification of injury | Paul37903 |
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