Percy Howard Spears Image

Name

Percy Howard Spears

Born

1893-06-15

Birth Place

Occupation

Farmer

Religion

Methodist

Died

1918-09-02

Death Place

Arras, France

Death

Killed in Action

Monument







Service Record 1


Regimental Number

651832

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Company

Enlisted

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-02-26


Service Record 2


Regimental Number

651832

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion



Service Record 3


Regimental Number

651832

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion




Notes

Percy was the son of Mr. J. C. Spears of the 9th Concession of Arran Township.




Sources & Links

- a) James, F. Treve & Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James & Johnston, 1934. Print.;
- b) McLeod, Norman. “The History of the County of Bruce 1907-1968”, vol 2, Bruce County Historical Society, 1969. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada
- War Graves Commission
- Book of Remembrance
- Canadian Virtual War Memorial



News Clippings


160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Wiarton Echo, December 20, 1916
Wiarton Echo, December 20, 1916
Kincardine Reporter, September 26, 1918
Kincardine Reporter, September 26, 1918