Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.138 | |
| 2. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 37B GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | Military Cross 1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal | ||
Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: 18th Battalion London Regiment (London Irish Rifles) |
1/18th (County of London) Battalion (London Irish Rifles) August 1914 : at Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea. Part of 5th London Brigade, 2nd London Division. Moved on mobilisation to St Albans area. 10 March 1915 : landed at Le Havre. 11 May 1915 : formation became 141st Brigade in 47th (2nd London) Division. |
| Action : War Survivor |
Although many perished in times of national conflict and in the service of their country, many more survived including those interned as Prisoners of War. Stories of those who did survive are included as part of this site, especially those with high gallantry awards, those included against an external rolls of honour and those who had a distinguished career in wartime and military leaderhip.
Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Percy L. Webb resigns his commission. Dated 18th January, 1916.
Percy Lovell Webb (late Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant) to be Second-Lieutenant. Dated 18th January, 1916.
Second Lieutenant Percy L. Webb to be temporary Captain. Dated 18th January,1916.
Became a Major and emigrated to Australia. Holder of the Military Cross. Born in Poplar 1878 and died in 1958 in Perth, Australia. As he is recorded on the Roll of Honour 1921 and 1933, it begs the question, did Major Webb leave everything behind for a new life?
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Lord Charles Beresford No. 2404 E.C. | East Kent |
| Joined : | London Irish Rifles' No. 2312 E.C. | London |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
26th March 1907 | 23rd April 1907 | 28th May 1907 |
Initiated into Lord Charles Beresford Lodge No. 2404. Joined the London Irish Rifles Lodge No. 2312 on 23rd Jan 1914.
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley