Private Percival Albert Norman, (South Lowestoft) Killed in Action 1916
This picture appeared in the edition of the Norwich Mercury dated Saturday November 10th 1917. The accompanying caption read “ Pte. P.A. Norman, South Lowestoft, killed in action.”
The In memoriam column in the editions of the Norwich Mercury dated Wednesday September 25th 1918 and Saturday September 28th 1918 included the following notice:-
NORMAN – In loving memory of Private Gordon H. Norman, Suffolk Regiment, killed in action September 28th, 1916; also Private Percy A.J. Norman, Bedford Regiment, killed in action November 13th, 1916, dearly loved sons of Mr. and Mrs. Norman, 10, Reeve Street, Lowestoft.
“We miss them when the morning dawn,
We miss them when the nights return;
We miss them here, we miss them there –
O God, we miss them everywhere.”
From their loving Mother and Father and Sisters.
That soldier on CWGC is:-
NORMAN, PERCIVAL A. J.
Rank:……………………..Private
Service No:……………….29721
Date of Death:……………13/11/1916
Regiment:………………..Bedfordshire Regiment, 4th Bn.
Panel Reference:…………Pier and Face 2 C.
Memorial:………………..THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Source: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/806609/NORMAN,%20PERC...
Soldiers Died in the Great War records that Private Percival A J Norman was Killed in Action on the 13th November 1916 whilst serving with the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. He was born Lowestoft, resident Ipswich and enlisted Bury St Edmunds.
The Medal Index Card for Private 29721 Percival A J Norman, Bedfordshire Regiment, is held at the National Archive under reference WO 372/15/4396
Source: discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D4403523
He qualified for the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. There is no additional information on the card.
His Service Records do not appear to have survived the incendiary attack during the Blitz on the Warehouse where all the Other Ranks Army Service Records were stored.
No obvious Missing Persons enquiry received by the International Red Cross.
No obvious Soldiers Will or Civil Probate for this man.
He is remembered in the War Memorial Chapel at St Margaret, Lowestoft. (See comment below for an image of the relevant panel).
1887 – Birth………………………….
The birth of a Percival Albert J Norman was registered with the Civil Authorities in the Mutford District of Suffolk in the July to September quarter, (Q3), of 1887.
The Mutford Civil Registration District included the town of Lowestoft and the adjoining village of Kirkley. The two would effectively merge in the 1890’s.
1891 Census of England and Wales
The 4 year old Percy Norman, born Kirkley, was recorded living at 10 Reeve Street, Lowestoft. This was the household of his parents, James, (aged 33 - ? tbc, a Railway Labourer, born Lowestoft), and Margaret, (aged 32, a Tailoress, born Kirkley). As well as Percy their other children living with them are:-
Hannah…….aged 12…..born Lowestoft
Edith……….aged 9……born Lowestoft
James………aged 7……born Lowestoft
Gordon……..aged 1……born Lowestoft
1901 Census of England and Wales
The Norman family were still living at 10 Reeve Street. As well as parents James, (42, now shown as a G.E.R. Labourer) and Margaret, (42, still a Tailoress) the following unmarried children were still recorded living with them – Louisa, (19, Beatster), James, (17, Errand Boy), Percy, (13, Errand Boy), Gordon, (11), Maggie, (4), Edith, (2) and Bertie, (1).
Louisa, James & Percy are shown as born Kirkley, while the rest of the children are born Lowestoft.
1908 – Marriage …………………….
The marriage of a Percival Albert J Norman to an Emily Ethel Youngman was recorded in the Mutford District in the January to March quarter, (Q1), of 1908.
1911 Census of England and Wales
The 23 year old Percival Norman, a House Furnishers’ Carman from Lowestoft, was recorded as the married head of the household at 29 Harvey Cottage, Thurston Road, Lowestoft. He lives there with his wife of three years, Emily, (aged 24 and a self employed dressmaker from Harrogate, Yorkshire). The couple have had just the one child so far, the 2 year old Percival, born Lowestoft.
This was the first census completed by the householder rather than a census taker taker going door to door. There was thus a declaration to be signed that the information concerned was correct and accurate as far as the person completing the form was concerned. The signature on this one read “Percival A J Norman”.
Until September 1911 the quarterly index published by the General Registrars Office did not show information about the mothers’ maiden name. A check of the General Registrars Office Index of Birth for England and Wales 1911 – 1983 shows no obvious additional children of Percival and Emily.
On the day
13/11/16: Beaucourt Sector 6.45 pm - Bn attacked at 6.45 am.
Appendix A: Operations on the North Bank of the ANCRE - Nov 13th 1916. The Battalion advanced with the remainder of the Brigade at 6.45 am and sustained heavy casualties among Officers and NCOs in and near the enemy front line from a strongpoint established between enemy front line and second line which had been passed over by the leading Brigades. Battalion advanced to enemy second line and from there parties pushed forward to Station Road and beyond. Casualties Officers Killed:
Captain F.G.C.Ashmead-Bartlett [Francis George Coningsby ASHMEAD-BARTLETT], Lieut.B.L.S. Frere [Bartle Laurie Stuart FRERE],
Lieut.R.H.Boys [Richard Harvey BOYS],
Lieut.W.A.Turnbull [William Arthur TURNBULL],
2nd Lieut.J. Brodie [John BRODIE],
2nd Lieut.H.B.Hudson [Harold Baldwin HUDSON],
2nd Lieut.S.H. Agate [Sidney Herbert AGATE],
2nd Lieut.T.H. Hill [Thomas Hooten HILL]. Died of Wounds,
2nd Lieut.L.S. Wilkinson [Leslie Stuart WILKINSON].
Wounded 2nd Lieut.A.R.Fraser [Arthur Ronald FRASER],
2nd Lieut.L.BROOKS,
2nd Lieut.W.R.Bridges [William Robert BRIDGES],
2nd Lieut.R.J.Thomas [Reginald James THOMAS],
Lieut.G.ARTHUR RAMC .
Other Ranks Killed: 48, Died of Wounds - 9, Wounded - 108, Missing - 16 In the evening all available men were withdrawn and taken down to HAMEL, refitted and moved into position in Station Road, close to BEAUCOURT Road
www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/4thbn/4thbtn1916diary.html
Beaucourt
Immediately north of the River Ancre the 63rd (Naval) Division was in action. This division attacked with 188 Bde on the left, 189 Bde on the right and 190 Bde in support. 190 Bde included 10th Bn Royal Dublin Fusiliers. At Zero Hour Hood and Drake Battalions (189 Bde) took the German front line in the face of heavy MG fire. The two battalions moved on to take Beaucourt Station and Station Road. 1st Bn of the Honourable Artillery Company then took The Mound and cleared the dugouts in the railway embankment. The rest of the attack was foundering under the German machine guns with the other two battalions of 189 Bde (Hawke and Nelson) and 188 Bde failing to breach the German line except in isolated areas. Bringing forward the support battalions made little difference although by 8am about 400 men of the Hood and Drake had dug in short of Beaucourt. Throughout the day, bombing attacks were made against a strongpoint on Beaumont Hamel Spur but by nightfall, the furthest advance was into the German support line. After dark 111 Bde of 37th Div was sent to reinforce the attack on Beaucourt.
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Private Percival Albert Norman, (South Lowestoft) Killed in Action 1916
This picture appeared in the edition of the Norwich Mercury dated Saturday November 10th 1917. The accompanying caption read “ Pte. P.A. Norman, South Lowestoft, killed in action.”
The In memoriam column in the editions of the Norwich Mercury dated Wednesday September 25th 1918 and Saturday September 28th 1918 included the following notice:-
NORMAN – In loving memory of Private Gordon H. Norman, Suffolk Regiment, killed in action September 28th, 1916; also Private Percy A.J. Norman, Bedford Regiment, killed in action November 13th, 1916, dearly loved sons of Mr. and Mrs. Norman, 10, Reeve Street, Lowestoft.
“We miss them when the morning dawn,
We miss them when the nights return;
We miss them here, we miss them there –
O God, we miss them everywhere.”
From their loving Mother and Father and Sisters.
That soldier on CWGC is:-
NORMAN, PERCIVAL A. J.
Rank:……………………..Private
Service No:……………….29721
Date of Death:……………13/11/1916
Regiment:………………..Bedfordshire Regiment, 4th Bn.
Panel Reference:…………Pier and Face 2 C.
Memorial:………………..THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Source: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/806609/NORMAN,%20PERC...
Soldiers Died in the Great War records that Private Percival A J Norman was Killed in Action on the 13th November 1916 whilst serving with the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. He was born Lowestoft, resident Ipswich and enlisted Bury St Edmunds.
The Medal Index Card for Private 29721 Percival A J Norman, Bedfordshire Regiment, is held at the National Archive under reference WO 372/15/4396
Source: discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D4403523
He qualified for the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. There is no additional information on the card.
His Service Records do not appear to have survived the incendiary attack during the Blitz on the Warehouse where all the Other Ranks Army Service Records were stored.
No obvious Missing Persons enquiry received by the International Red Cross.
No obvious Soldiers Will or Civil Probate for this man.
He is remembered in the War Memorial Chapel at St Margaret, Lowestoft. (See comment below for an image of the relevant panel).
1887 – Birth………………………….
The birth of a Percival Albert J Norman was registered with the Civil Authorities in the Mutford District of Suffolk in the July to September quarter, (Q3), of 1887.
The Mutford Civil Registration District included the town of Lowestoft and the adjoining village of Kirkley. The two would effectively merge in the 1890’s.
1891 Census of England and Wales
The 4 year old Percy Norman, born Kirkley, was recorded living at 10 Reeve Street, Lowestoft. This was the household of his parents, James, (aged 33 - ? tbc, a Railway Labourer, born Lowestoft), and Margaret, (aged 32, a Tailoress, born Kirkley). As well as Percy their other children living with them are:-
Hannah…….aged 12…..born Lowestoft
Edith……….aged 9……born Lowestoft
James………aged 7……born Lowestoft
Gordon……..aged 1……born Lowestoft
1901 Census of England and Wales
The Norman family were still living at 10 Reeve Street. As well as parents James, (42, now shown as a G.E.R. Labourer) and Margaret, (42, still a Tailoress) the following unmarried children were still recorded living with them – Louisa, (19, Beatster), James, (17, Errand Boy), Percy, (13, Errand Boy), Gordon, (11), Maggie, (4), Edith, (2) and Bertie, (1).
Louisa, James & Percy are shown as born Kirkley, while the rest of the children are born Lowestoft.
1908 – Marriage …………………….
The marriage of a Percival Albert J Norman to an Emily Ethel Youngman was recorded in the Mutford District in the January to March quarter, (Q1), of 1908.
1911 Census of England and Wales
The 23 year old Percival Norman, a House Furnishers’ Carman from Lowestoft, was recorded as the married head of the household at 29 Harvey Cottage, Thurston Road, Lowestoft. He lives there with his wife of three years, Emily, (aged 24 and a self employed dressmaker from Harrogate, Yorkshire). The couple have had just the one child so far, the 2 year old Percival, born Lowestoft.
This was the first census completed by the householder rather than a census taker taker going door to door. There was thus a declaration to be signed that the information concerned was correct and accurate as far as the person completing the form was concerned. The signature on this one read “Percival A J Norman”.
Until September 1911 the quarterly index published by the General Registrars Office did not show information about the mothers’ maiden name. A check of the General Registrars Office Index of Birth for England and Wales 1911 – 1983 shows no obvious additional children of Percival and Emily.
On the day
13/11/16: Beaucourt Sector 6.45 pm - Bn attacked at 6.45 am.
Appendix A: Operations on the North Bank of the ANCRE - Nov 13th 1916. The Battalion advanced with the remainder of the Brigade at 6.45 am and sustained heavy casualties among Officers and NCOs in and near the enemy front line from a strongpoint established between enemy front line and second line which had been passed over by the leading Brigades. Battalion advanced to enemy second line and from there parties pushed forward to Station Road and beyond. Casualties Officers Killed:
Captain F.G.C.Ashmead-Bartlett [Francis George Coningsby ASHMEAD-BARTLETT], Lieut.B.L.S. Frere [Bartle Laurie Stuart FRERE],
Lieut.R.H.Boys [Richard Harvey BOYS],
Lieut.W.A.Turnbull [William Arthur TURNBULL],
2nd Lieut.J. Brodie [John BRODIE],
2nd Lieut.H.B.Hudson [Harold Baldwin HUDSON],
2nd Lieut.S.H. Agate [Sidney Herbert AGATE],
2nd Lieut.T.H. Hill [Thomas Hooten HILL]. Died of Wounds,
2nd Lieut.L.S. Wilkinson [Leslie Stuart WILKINSON].
Wounded 2nd Lieut.A.R.Fraser [Arthur Ronald FRASER],
2nd Lieut.L.BROOKS,
2nd Lieut.W.R.Bridges [William Robert BRIDGES],
2nd Lieut.R.J.Thomas [Reginald James THOMAS],
Lieut.G.ARTHUR RAMC .
Other Ranks Killed: 48, Died of Wounds - 9, Wounded - 108, Missing - 16 In the evening all available men were withdrawn and taken down to HAMEL, refitted and moved into position in Station Road, close to BEAUCOURT Road
www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/4thbn/4thbtn1916diary.html
Beaucourt
Immediately north of the River Ancre the 63rd (Naval) Division was in action. This division attacked with 188 Bde on the left, 189 Bde on the right and 190 Bde in support. 190 Bde included 10th Bn Royal Dublin Fusiliers. At Zero Hour Hood and Drake Battalions (189 Bde) took the German front line in the face of heavy MG fire. The two battalions moved on to take Beaucourt Station and Station Road. 1st Bn of the Honourable Artillery Company then took The Mound and cleared the dugouts in the railway embankment. The rest of the attack was foundering under the German machine guns with the other two battalions of 189 Bde (Hawke and Nelson) and 188 Bde failing to breach the German line except in isolated areas. Bringing forward the support battalions made little difference although by 8am about 400 men of the Hood and Drake had dug in short of Beaucourt. Throughout the day, bombing attacks were made against a strongpoint on Beaumont Hamel Spur but by nightfall, the furthest advance was into the German support line. After dark 111 Bde of 37th Div was sent to reinforce the attack on Beaucourt.
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