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We remember Percy Carr
We remember Percy Carr
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Alice Carr
Source:8667245
1896
1897
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7112834
1897
1898
sibling
David Carr
Source:8667245
1898
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8667245
1901
1901
location
11, Gorst St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8667245
1901
1904
sibling
George Carr
Source:8667249
1904
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8667249
1911
1911
location
6 Gorst St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8667249
1911
1916
location
6, Gorst St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7112834
1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:8667232
7th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
51024
Royal Engineers
74th Filed company
Source:8667232
7th September 1916
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8667232
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8667232
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in neck and thigh
Source:7112834
Source:8667232
7th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7112834
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Carr |
| Source | 721826 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Gorst St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Gorst St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 6, Gorst St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51024 | Royal Engineers | 74th Filed company | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Carr | father | ||
| Mary Ann Carr | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Carr | sister | 1896 | |
| David Carr | brother | 1898 | |
| George Carr | brother | 1904 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Sapper Carr.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Sapper Percy Carr for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Percy Carr. Address: 6 Gorst Street. Occupation: Blacksmith. Regiment: Royal Engineers. Rank and Regimental Number: Sapper 51024. Date of Death: Sept 7th 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Died of wounds in neck and thigh 36 Casualty Clearing Station, France. Remarks: None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Somme Roll of Honour | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Sapper Carr. | Preston485 | |
| War cemetery | Preston43148 |
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