Basic Details
Surname
Grierson
Forenames
P W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Percy William
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College straight from school on the 15 October 1899 aged 13 as a Boy Messenger, he was recommended for the post by the Rev. W. Scott. Promoted to the position of Under-Scout in 1902, Scout in 1904 and Senior Scout in 1911. Commenced service in October 1914. Killed in action in France & Flanders, Western European Theatre.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
28
Age at death
21
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action