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Percy George Rigby
In memory of:
Major Percy George Rigby
March 10, 1915
Fleurbaix, France
Military Service
43
Army
Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
7th Battalion
Twice mentioned in Despatches
Additional Information
Son of Maj. Gen. Christopher Palmer and Matilda Rigby of London, England.
Twice Mentioned in Despatches (1900 and 1902).
Previously served in the 45th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters from 1890 to 1911. Brevet Major in 1900. Commanded 4th King's African Rifles from 1905 to 1907). Also served in the Royal Niger Company's Expedition (1896), the West African Campaign (1896-1897), the South African Campaign (1899-1902), and the East African Expedition (1906).
Commemorated on Page 34 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
II. D. 49.
Fleurbaix is a village about 5 kilometres south-west of Armentieres. RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY lies to the south-east of the village. Leave Fleurbaix heading towards Armentieres, 300 metres from the centre of Fleurbaix turn right towards Bois Grenier. After a further 1 kilometre turn right again, follow the road round a sharp left hand bend, and the Cemetery is approximately 500 metres further on.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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