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222827 Pte. Percy Humphries British Army 11th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment from:Main Street, Long Lawford (d.9th April 1917) Percy Humphries and two of his brothers (one being my father's twin) left his widowed Mother and three other brothers and two sisters in Long Lawford, a small village near Rugby Warwickshire, to volunteer to fight in WW1, although he was under age, as was his twin, my father. They were determine to follow there older brother to war. Sadly, Percy was blown up in the Battle of Arras, and was killed on the 9th April 1917. He is remembered on the Memorial at Arras, Bay 3. Sadly there is known grave for us to visit, but he will always be remembered for his bravery, and love of Memorial Cross in Long Lawford church grounds, and flowers are continually put there in his memory from his family. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**