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We remember Louis Percy Wright
We remember Louis Percy Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
dates
Age 5
Source:8784353
1881
1891
dates
Age 15
Source:8784351
1891
1891
employment
Scholar
Source:8784351
1891
1899
marriage
Ellen Beatrice Smith
Source:8784372
1899
1900
children
Louis Walter Or Louis Percy
Source:8784341
1900
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:8784346
1901
1901
employment
Cattle Dealer
Source:8784346
1901
1901
location
High Rd, Great Leighs, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8784346
1901
1902
children
Phyllis Emma
Source:8784341
1902
1904
children
Mabel Kathleen
Source:8784341
1904
1908
children
Olive Sybil
Source:8784341
1908
1910
children
Eva Lilian
Source:8784341
1910
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:8784341
1911
1911
employment
Farm Bailiff
Source:8784341
1911
1914
dates
Age 36
Source:8784249
15th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8784249
15th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8784249
29th November 1914
1918
events
Deprived of Lance rank
Military Discipline
Source:8784249
21st June 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Abdomen
Hospital/Institution
Source:8784249
7th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Boil on right thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8784249
18th December 1918
1919
dates
Age 43
Source:8784249
13th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8784249
21st March 1919
1955
dates
Age 79
Source:8784371
1955
service
British Army
Private
1223
Essex Yeomanry
Source:4901410
service
British Army
Private
80257
Essex Yeomanry
Source:8784249
1955
death
Not War Related
Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8784371
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Louis Percy |
| Initials | LP |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 8784372 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Rd, Great Leighs, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1223 | Essex Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 80257 | Essex Yeomanry | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Emma | daughter | 1902 | |
| Mabel Kathleen | daughter | 1904 | |
| Olive Sybil | daughter | 1908 | |
| Eva Lilian | daughter | 1910 | |
| Louis Walter Or Louis Percy | son | 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinia Wright | mother | ||
| Walter Wright | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Beatrice Smith | wife | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-15 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Great War: The People's Story | Deborah102878 |
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Stories
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