Identity
Person No.
28235
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Percy Neil
Initials
P N
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
29
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
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Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mrs. Whitehead, of Orchardleigh, Paignton, Devon, and the late Percy Whitehead. Also served in German South West Africa. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Citation
MC LG Sup 19 August 1916 pg. 8230 - "For conspicuous gallantry. When a party of our troops had lost their direction during an attack, he immediately went out and led them to the correct line. At the enemy's parapet he was wounded in two places at point blank range, but was rescued. His gallant act saved a serious situation."; MSM LG 22 August 1918 (for actions while with 2nd Imperial Light Horse in GSWA)
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project