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Whitlock, Percy

Rank : Private

Army Number : 40773

Unit : 1st Bn

Biography :

Enlisted at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire early in November 1914. Initially served with the 5th Bn and was later transferred to the 1st Bn. Killed in action France and Flanders campaign 18.10.1916, aged 19. He is commemorated on Thiepval Somme, France.

Further info: Born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch where he worked as a delivery boy in a Ironmonger's shop.

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Casualty details

WHITLOCK, PERCY
Rank: Private
Service No: 40773
Date of Death: 18/10/1916
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Date of Birth : 1897

Place of Birth : Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Date of Death : 18.10.1916

Place of Death : France

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France and Flanders

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