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We remember Percy Yates
We remember Percy Yates
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
William Yates
Source:7941407
1875
1879
sibling
Harry Yates
Source:7941407
1879
1881
sibling
Frank Yates
Source:7941407
1881
1883
sibling
Charlie Yates
Source:7941407
1883
1885
sibling
Fred Yates
Source:7941407
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Ernest Yates
Source:7941407
1889
1891
location
Southampton Terrace
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7941407
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Elizabeth Yates
Source:7941407
1891
1901
location
Liddiards Row, Faringdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7941409
31st March 1901
1913
marriage
Nora M Willis
Source:7941421
1913
1915
enlistment
Faringdon
United Kingdom
Source:7703781
9th December 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
1528
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7703781
9th December 1915
1917
missing
Source:7703781
28th April 1917
employment
Wheelwrights assistant
United Kingdom
Source:7703781
location
Marlborough Street, Faringdon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7703781
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in Action during attack North of Gavrelle
Gavrelle
France
Source:7941416
28th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 1
Source:7941411
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Yates |
| Source | 7703781 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liddiards Row, Faringdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Marlborough Street, Faringdon | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Southampton Terrace | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1528 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Cornelius William Yates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Yates | brother | 1875 | |
| Harry Yates | brother | 1879 | |
| Frank Yates | brother | 1881 | |
| Charlie Yates | brother | 1883 | |
| Fred Yates | brother | 1885 | |
| Ernest Yates | brother | 1889 | |
| Elizabeth Yates | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora M Willis | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mark2441 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Marines at Gavrelle 28th April 1917 | Mark2441 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Street | Mark2441 |
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