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We remember Percy Edward Walker
We remember Percy Edward Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Florence A
Source:8814937
1877
1878
sibling
Nellie G
Source:8814937
1878
1881
sibling
Norton A J
Source:8814937
1881
1884
sibling
Blanche E
Source:8814937
1884
1886
sibling
Ernest V
Source:8814937
1886
1889
1891
location
Otham Doore, Polegate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814936
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Arthur W
Source:8814937
1894
1901
location
Sackville Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814937
31st March 1901
1911
location
15 Garfield Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8814938
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/255
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st Southdowns) Battalion
Source:8814950
9th September 1914 - 2nd September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8451696
8th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
II.G.28
Source:8451696
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Edward |
| Initials | PE |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 8451696 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Garfield Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Otham Doore, Polegate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Sackville Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/255 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st Southdowns) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Walker | father | ||
| Mary Walker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence A | sister | 1877 | |
| Nellie G | sister | 1878 | |
| Norton A J | brother | 1881 | |
| Blanche E | sister | 1884 | |
| Ernest V | brother | 1886 | |
| Arthur W | brother | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Remembered With HonourPercy is buried in the Auchonvillers Military Cemetery.
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Royal Sussex Regiment cap badgeThis cap badge was worn by all other ranks.
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Hailsham War MemorialPercy Walker is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchPercy E Walker is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys SchoolPrivate P E Walker is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral255 Walker P E is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered With Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Boys School | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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