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We remember Percy Chamberlain
We remember Percy Chamberlain
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Ernest Chamberlain
Source:8497702
18th June 1872
1873
sibling
Clara Chamberlain
Source:8497702
27th December 1873
1876
sibling
Ada Annie Cresswell Chamberlin
Source:8497713
20th March 1876
1880
sibling
Harold Chamberlin
Source:8497714
19th December 1880
1883
1883
location
13 Oliver Terrace, Oliver Street, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497166
19th August 1883
1886
sibling
Blanche Fanny Chamberlin
Source:8497714
29th October 1886
1891
location
23 Oliver Street, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497713
1891
1901
employment
Railway Carriage Smith
United Kingdom
Source:8497714
1901
1901
location
26 Derby Road, Draycott, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497714
1901
1903
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:8497667
30th January 1903
1904
events
Posted to Hong Kong
Posted
Hong Kong
Source:8497702
5th March 1904 - 6th December 1904
1905
events
In Confinement Room
Prison and Crime
For insubordinate language
Source:8497763
4th August 1905 - 10th August 1905
1905
events
In prison
Prison and Crime
United Kingdom
Source:8497763
10th August 1905 - 5th October 1905
1906
events
Transferred to Army Reserve
Transferred to Army Reserve
United Kingdom
Source:8497763
31st January 1906
1907
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Source:8618360
9th November 1907
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Source:8497761
1911
1911
location
49 Gladstone Terrace, Stapleford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497761
1911
1913
children
Gladys Irene Chamberlain
Source:8618360
6th December 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
8634
Notts and Derby Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8497641
5th August 1914 - 31st March 1920
1914
internment
pow
Hameln
Germany
Source:8497763
20th October 1914 - 31st August 1918
1915
internment
pow
Hamelin
Germany
Source:8497637
6th February 1915
1918
internment
pow
Hamelin
Germany
Source:8497641
31st August 1918
1918
internment
pow
Switzerland
Source:8497641
31st August 1918
1920
children
Ivor Chamberlain Collins
Source:8497703
10th January 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8497696
31st March 1920
1920
location
Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8497711
4th June 1920 - 2nd June 1929
1922
children
James Chamberlain
Source:8497706
5th September 1922
1922
employment
Constructional Girder Erector
United Kingdom
Source:8497706
5th September 1922
1924
location
5 The Avenue, Gunthorpe, Notts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8497638
18th March 1924
1924
children
Ernest Chamberlain
Source:8497634
3rd September 1924
1924
employment
Consulting Engineer
Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8497707
3rd September 1924
1926
children
John Chamberlain
Source:8497710
18th September 1926
1926
employment
General Labourer
Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8497710
18th September 1926
1929
children
Edmund Chamberlain
Source:8497711
2nd June 1929
1929
employment
General Labourer
Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8497711
2nd June 1929
1931
location
3 Agnes Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8497634
1931 - 30th May 1948
1948
employment
Formerly a Constructional Engineer
United Kingdom
Source:8497634
30th May 1948
1948
death
Civilian war death
Percy had a bronchial condition contracted due to his work in the salt mines as a POW in Germany. He received treatment at several Ministry of Pensions Hospitals in England.
Grantham
United Kingdom
Source:8497634
30th May 1948
1948
awards
Mons Star
Other War Service Award
Source:8498383
4th June 1948
internment
pow
Germany
Source:8618364
marriage
Mary Josephine Collins
Source:8497702
service
British Army
Private
8634
2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:764190
burial
Grantham
United Kingdom
Source:8497173
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Chamberlain |
| Source | 764190 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oliver Terrace, Oliver Street, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th August 1883 | |
| 23 Oliver Street, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 26 Derby Road, Draycott, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Agnes Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1931 - 30th May 1948 | |
| 49 Gladstone Terrace, Stapleford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 The Avenue, Gunthorpe, Notts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th March 1924 | |
| Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 4th June 1920 - 2nd June 1929 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8634 | 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8634 | Notts and Derby Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mons Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Chamberlain | son | 3rd September 1924 | |
| Ivor Chamberlain Collins | son | 10th January 1920 | |
| James Chamberlain | son | 5th September 1922 | |
| John Chamberlain | son | 18th September 1926 | |
| Edmund Chamberlain | son | 2nd June 1929 | |
| Gladys Irene Chamberlain | daughter | 6th December 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Chamberlain | mother | ||
| James Hall Chamberlain | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Chamberlain | brother | 18th June 1872 | |
| Clara Chamberlain | sister | 27th December 1873 | |
| Harold Chamberlin | brother | 19th December 1880 | |
| Blanche Fanny Chamberlin | sister | 29th October 1886 | |
| Ada Annie Cresswell Chamberlin | sister | 20th March 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Josephine Collins | wife | ||
| Mary Elizabeth Smith | wife | 9th November 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-01-30 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-30 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Percy Chamberlain's birth certificateThis is Percy Chamberlain's birth certificateContributed by:
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Grave of Percy ChamberlainPercy and his wife Mary are buried in Grantham Cemetery, along with the remains of 2 of their 5 sons.Contributed by:
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Postcard sent by Percy from POW camp in GermanyThis postcard was sent by Percy to his sweetheart Mary in England. The address for Percy is given as No 1470 Pte P Chamberlain, BohmteContributed by:
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Postcard sent by Percy from his POW campThe second postcard in the family's collection, sent by Percy to his sweetheart Mary. Percy's address is given as 3380 P Chamberlain, (Bohmte), Bezirk, Osnabruck, Hannover, Germany. The arrow on the right-hand side of the photo is said to point to Percy.Contributed by:
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POW record (1)Percy Chamberlain's POW record from Hamelin camp. His POW number was 3380E.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain's Medal CardPercy Chamberlain's medal card. Gives his address in 1924 as 5 The Avenue, Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - POW recordPercy Chamberlain - POW record after release.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - POW recordPercy Chamberlain - POW record on release.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - POW recordPercy Chamberlain - POW record on releaseContributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - POW RecordPercy Chamberlain - POW Record on releaseContributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - Conversion to R Catholic FaithPercy Chamberlain - Conversion to Roman Catholic Faith, whilst a POW at HamelinContributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain's marriage certificatePercy Chamberlain's marriage certificate to Mary Elizabeth Smith. The marriage did not last. The couple did not divorce, but Percy went on to have 5 sons with Mary Josephine Collins. They did not marry.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - Army RecordPercy Chamberlain - Army Record Statement of ServicesContributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - Army Record Page 4Percy Chamberlain - Army Record Page 4, showing places postedContributed by:
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Ivor Chamberlain Collins - Birth CertificatePercy's first son, although he is not named as the father, he is named on the death certificate 4 months later.Contributed by:
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Ivor Chamberlain Collins - death certificateDeath of Percy's first son, Ivor Chamberlain Collins, at aged 4 months.Contributed by:
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Ernest Chamberlain - Birth CertificateBirth of Percy's third son, Ernest ChamberlainContributed by:
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Edmund Chamberlain - Birth CertificateBirth of Percy's fifth son, Edmund (Eddie)Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain on 1901 CensusPercy Chamberlain on 1901 Census, still living with parents.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - 1911 CensusPercy was living with his mother at 49 Gladstone Terrace, Stapleford. His mother claimed to be widowed, but her husband did not die until 1928. It is likely they were separated at this stage.Contributed by:
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Percy Chamberlain - Army Record Page 3Page showing differing postings and datesContributed by:
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Notice of Death in Grantham JournalThis is the notice of Percy's death in the Grantham Journal (page 2).Contributed by:
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Places in which Percy Chamberlain was held as POWThis is a transcript of an account written by Percy's common law wife after he returned from the WarContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth certificate of Percy Chamberlain | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain's birth certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain in uniform | Amanda70572 | |
| Grave of Percy Chamberlain | Amanda70572 | |
| Postcard sent by Percy from POW camp in Germany | Amanda70572 | |
| Postcard sent by Percy from his POW camp | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain's Death Certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| POW record (1) | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain's Medal Card | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - POW record | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - POW record | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - POW record | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain's Occupational Card | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - Record of Medals Awarded | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - POW Record | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - Conversion to R Catholic Faith | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain's marriage certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - Army Record Page 1 | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain's Army Record - Page 2 | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - Army Record | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - Army Record Page 4 | Amanda70572 | |
| Ivor Chamberlain Collins - Birth Certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| Ivor Chamberlain Collins - death certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| James Chamberlain - birth certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| Ernest Chamberlain - Birth Certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| John Chamberlain - Birth Certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| Edmund Chamberlain - Birth Certificate | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain on 1891 Census | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain on 1901 Census | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - 1911 Census | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain - Army Record Page 3 | Amanda70572 | |
| Notice of Death in Grantham Journal | Amanda70572 | |
| Percy Chamberlain in around 1914 | Amanda70572 | |
| Birth certificate of Percy's daughter Gladys Irene | Amanda70572 | |
| Places in which Percy Chamberlain was held as POW | Amanda70572 |
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