Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Document: | New Zealand WW1 Masonic List | N.Z. | |
Awards & Titles: | |||
Early Life :
Born Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand to John Ross and Margaret Swan Holmes of 13A Main South Road, Caversham, Dunedin, New Zealand. In the pre-war period he was employed as a Photo Engraver.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: New Zealand Field Artillery |
| 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.
Detail :
Died 9 Jul 1971 and is buried at the Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde, Ryde City, New South Wales, Australia.
He is commemorated by his service at the Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Dunedin No. 931 E.C. | New Zealand (South Island) |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
14th August 1917 | 16th April 1918 | 23rd April 1918 |
Percy was already recorded as having been on war service when he was initiated into Dunedin Lodge in 1917, which is shown in the Lodge's contribution record. Following the war he goes into a state of arrears/absence, so not clear if he continued in the Craft after 1921.
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