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We remember Arthur Jex-Blake Percival
We remember Arthur Jex-Blake Percival
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Timeline
Timeline
1870
1881
location
Trinity College, Oxford, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9063483
3rd April 1881
1891
employment
Cadet at Sandhurst
Source:9063489
5th April 1891
1891
location
St Vincents Hall, Clifton Park Road, Clifton, Bristol
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9063489
5th April 1891
1907
marriage
Cecil Henrietta Henland
Source:9063479
12th December 1907 - 31st October 1914
1911
location
Lincoln House, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9063463
2nd April 1911
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8850187
8th October 1914
1914
dates
Age 43
Source:8850185
31st October 1914
awards
Croix d'Officier of the Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:8850187
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8850185
marriage
Cecil Henrietta Henland
Source:9063479
service
British Army
Major /Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Head Quarters Staff
2nd Division.
Source:8850186
1914
death
Killed in Action
Hooge,Ypres,West Vlaanderen.
Belgium
Source:8850185
Source:8850186
31st October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8850185
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Jex-Blake |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Percival, |
| Source | 8850185 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln House, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St Vincents Hall, Clifton Park Road, Clifton, Bristol | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Trinity College, Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Head Quarters Staff | 2nd Division. | Major /Temporary Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Croix d'Officier of the Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rt. Revd. John Percival, Bishop of Hereford | father | ||
| Louisa Percival | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Henrietta Henland | wife | ||
| Cecil Henrietta Henland | wife | 12th December 1907 |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Arthur Jex-Blake PercivalIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) Arthur Jex-Blake Percival DSOMajor (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) Arthur Jex-Blake Percival DSO. Unit: Northumberland Fusiliers, attached to 2nd Division Staff, General Staff. Death: 31 October 1914 Western FrontContributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.More about They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.
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Hawley with Minley Civil Parish, HampshireMore about Hawley with Minley Civil Parish, Hampshire
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Hawley, Hampshire: Hants & Berks Gazette Roll of Honour 19 Dec 1914More about Hawley, Hampshire: Hants & Berks Gazette Roll of Honour 19 Dec 1914
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Hawley Memorial Hall, HampshireMore about Hawley Memorial Hall, Hampshire
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WW1 marble tablet: Holy Trinity Church, Hawley, HampshireMore about WW1 marble tablet: Holy Trinity Church, Hawley, Hampshire
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Arthur Jex-Blake Percival | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Arthur Jex-Blake Percival | Hannah21187 | |
| Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) Arthur Jex-Blake Percival DSO | James201 |
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We remember Arthur Jex-Blake Percival
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