Maurice PERCEVAL was the son of John Perceval and Frances Margaret HOPEKIRK.
Maurice was born in the 3rd quarter of 1879 in the district of South Stoneham, Hampshire and his last name is listed as Percival
From family history we know Maurice served in the Boer War as a trooper, later commissioned, in the South African Light Horse. Maurice knew Winston Churchill personally, at that time.
Maurice then became a mining engineer.
During the First World War Maurice PERCEVAL lost his life in a military engagement against German forces in Cameroon, West Africa.
Maurice PERCEVAL fought with the 5th Nigeria Regiment of the Cameron
Highlanders. You can view his
military record
here
From his military record it appears he may have been married, as his
wife could be contacted through Percy B. Frere of 441 Reitz Street, Sunnyside,
Pretoria, South Africa. Percy B. Frere was his brother-in-law, married to
his sister Frances in December 1915.
Did Maurice have any children if he was married? Or do the words on the military record "on behalf of his wife" refer to Frances, the wife of Percy.
This page was last updated on 24 July 2010
