Name
(William) Percy Felstead
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
27/08/1917
27
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Gunner
54223
Royal Garrison Artillery
16th Heavy Battery
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY
IV. E. 19.
Belgium
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Letchworth Town Memorial, All Saints Church Memorial, Willian
Pre War
Born Essex, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Felstead, of 40, Pix Rd., Letchworth, Herts. Percy lived at 40 Pix Road, Letchworth and was a farm labourer. Enlisted 28/11/1914.
Previously lived in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire.
Wartime Service
BEF (??) from 09/07/1915. On leave in May 1916. Refused promotion several times. Letter from his Major. He died instantly 'at his gun'. Horseshoe charm and other belongings returned.
Additional Information
Percy is also commemorated on the family headstone in Willian (All Saints) Churchyard. His part of the inscription reads:
In loving memory of
PERCY FELSTED [OF THE HEAVY BATTERY. R.G.A.] ELDER SON OF JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH FELSTEAD, LETCHWORTH, [LATE OFF MELDRETH]. WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE AUGUST 27TH 1917, AGED 20 YEARS.
His service record is available.
Acknowledgments
Dan Hill, Janet Capstick, Jonty Wild
