Search

Private Percy William Lipscomb

Percy Lipscomb © Dorking Advertiser

Thank you to Lenka Cathersides for the following research.

Percy William Lipscomb was born in the 3rd quarter of 1896 in Brighton, Sussex.

Percy Lipscomb 1901 Census © Ancestry.co.uk

He was son of William Henry and Lucy Lipscomb of 6 Clifton Hill, Brighton.

Percy was part of the 1st Battalion Prince Albert´s (Somerset Light Infantry). His regimental number was 235005 and he was a private. Percy enlisted at Salisbury, Wiltshire; and at the time of enlistment lived at Holmwood, Surrey.

His previous regiment was the 1/4th Hampshire Regiment (regimental number 3050). Percy entered the Asiatic Theatre of War on 13th March 1915.

Percy Lipscomb Arras Memorial Roll of Honour © CWGC

Percy was later killed in action on 3rd May 1917 in France. He is commemorated at the Arras Memorial in France on Bay 4.

Percy Lipscomb Soldiers Effects © Ancestry.co.uk

Percy’s father William received soldiers effects of £9, 5s and 8d.

Percy Lipscomb Medal Roll Index © Ancestry.co.uk
Percy Lipscomb Victory Medal and British War Medal © Ancestry.co.uk

Percy was awarded with the British and Victory medals and the 1915 Star.

Born Brighton, Sussex
Son of William Henry and Lucy Lipscomb of 6 Clifton Hill, Brighton, Sussex
Enlisted Salisbury, Wiltshire
Regiment 1st Battalion. Prince Albert’s Somerset Light Infantry
Number 235005
Date of Death 3rd May 1917
Place of Death France
Cause of Death Killed in Action
Age 21
Memorial Arras Memorial, Arras, France
Malcare WordPress Security