In Memory Of
WHITEHEAD, PERCY NEIL
Service Details
Age:
29
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
174th Tunnelling Coy.
Regiment:
Royal Engineers
Former Regiment:
formerly 2nd Imperial Light Horse
Date of Death:
1918-03-21
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Bay 1.
Cemetery:
ARRAS MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Pas de Calais
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C, M S M
Citations:
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)
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
