Percy Alcock

Rank: 
Sergeant
Regimental number: 
163238
Unit at enlistment: 
84th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Warwickshire
Birth city: 
Stratford-upon-Avon
Address at enlistment: 
12 Able Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Stratford, England
Trade or calling: 
Woodworker
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
29

Letters and documents

BX September 18, 1918

The wife of Percy Alcock, 68 Rawdon Street, received word on Saturday that her husband had been wounded in the heel. Sergeant Alcock left here with the 84th Battalion

BX August 30, 1938

Percy Alcock

The death occurred of Percy Alcock in his fifty-third year suddenly at his home, 68 Rawdon Street.  Deceased was born in England, coming to Canada 26 years ago.  He was well known in local military circles.  He enlisted in the 84th Battalion, C.E.F., being transferred in England to the 75th, with which he served in France.  He rose to the rank of Sergeant.  He was wounded and severely gassed during the war and died from the result of war injuries.  He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, one son, Arnold and one daughter, Marion, at home.  The late Mr. Alcock is resting at home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.