South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| Home | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Warwick Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 Mar 1915 in France | Silver Badge # 56502 | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Circumstances or Cause of Death | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Died of Phthisis (Pulmonary Tuberculosis) | 20 Mar 1914 at Warwick (Territorials) | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| 39 Albert St, Warwick | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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On 19 June 1916 Percy was discharged from the army having been diagnosed with diabetes that had manifested itself in April 1916. He was given the Silver Badge. On 21 Jun 1918 Percy died at home, 39 Albert St, Warwick, of Phthisis, more commonly known as Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1896 in Pershore | 14 Jun 1896 at Pershore, St. Andrews |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Frederick William and Ellen Collins | 39 Albert Street, Warwick |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Westgate Boys School, Warwick | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1896 - Knights Buildings, Pershore | |
| 1901 - Newlands, Holy Cross, Pershore | 1911 - Errand Boy for Wine Merchants |
| 1911 - 39 Albert St, Warwick | 1913 - Engineer for Eagle Engineering Co |
| 1918 - 39 Albert St, Warwick | 1918 - Engineers fitter |
- Brother of Victor James Collins who also fell
- Warwick War Memorial Project Biography
