Percival James Pike (1882 - 1917)

Born 16 Jun 1882 in Donnybrook, Clare, South Australia

Ancestors

Died 3 May 1917 at age 34 in Buissy, Pas-de-Calais, France

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Biography

Percival Pike was born in the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

This profile is part of the Pike Name Study.

Percival James Pike, son of Tom PIKE and Janet CHRISTIE, was born on 16 June 1882 at Donnybrook, Clare, South Australia. ^[1][2]

Percival Pike is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Pvt Percival Pike served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 27 Sep 1916
Unit(s): 27th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 3 May 1917 (KIA)

Percival Pike was Killed in Action in France during World War I.

Percival was killed in action in France in 1917. ^{[3] [4]} His death registration listed his cousin, W H CHRISTIE [C]. ^{[5] [6]} His death was reported in the Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, NSW, 1917, May 26. ^[7]

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

KILLED IN ACTION.

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Private P. J. Pike, Oakbank, May 3.

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In 1918 his family placed several memorial notices in the local paper, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Fri 3 May 1918 Page 6 Family Notices ^[8]

PIKE,-In loving memory of Percival James Pike, killed in action in France, May 3, 1917.

Killed in action said the cables.

That is all the tale they tell

Of the brave young lad who loved us.

Of the lad we loved so well.

How the life was sped we know not,

What the last word, look, or thought,

Only that he did his duty.

Died as bravely as he fought.

-Inserted by his loving parents, also brothers, A. R. and C. L. Pike and H. R. Pike.

PIKE.-In lovlng memory of our dear brother, Percival James Pike, killed in action in France, May 3, 1917.

He answered to his country's call.

For sons to guard her shore;

In honor's cause he gave his all,

And man can do no more.

-Inserted by his loving sister. Edith, and brothers, J. G. and W. K. C Pike, N.Z. Forces, France.

PIKE.-In loving memory of Percival James Pike, killed in action in France, May 3, 1917.

When the flags hang o'er the roadways,

And the troops are marching home;

When sweethearts lean to bless them,

And parents to caress them,

May God have pity on the ones whose sons can never come.

-Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, E. and A. Kefford, Waikerie.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "South Australia Births 1842-1928", database
   Registration Number: 285/166
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   First name(s): Percival James; Last name: Pike; Gender: Male; Birth date: 16 Jun 1882; Place: Donnybrook; District: Clare; State: South Australia; Country: Australia; Father's first name(s): Tom; Father's last name: Pike; Mother's first name(s): Janet; Mother's last name: Christie; Registration number: 285/166.
2. ↑ Birth Index, 1882, REG: 285/166, District: Clare, Percival James PIKE, Genealogy SA, Online Database Search, https://www.genealogysa.org.au/resources/online-databases.html
3. ↑ Military: "South Australia, Heroes Of The Great War, Chronicle Newspaper", database
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   First name(s): Percival James; Last name: Pike; Birth year: 1882; Death year: 1917; Narrative: From Oakbank killed in action 8 May 1917, France, aged 34 eldest son of Thomas and Jessie Pike; Source type: reference in newspaper; Newspaper: The Chronicle; Newspaper year: 1917; Article title: Percival Pike; Newspaper detail: Chronicle, 2 June 1917, p. 27, col. c; State: South Australia; Country: Australia.
4. ↑ Roll of Honour: "Australian War Memorial Roll Of Honour", database with images
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   First name(s): Percival James; Last name: Pike; Birth year: 1883; Death date: 03 May 1917; Age at death: 34; Place of death: France; Service number: 6139; Rank: Private; Unit or regiment: 27th Australian Infantry Battalion; Place: Onkaparinga; State: South Australia; Country: Australia; Source: Australian War Memorial Roll Of Honour; Service branch: Australian Imperial Force; War: First World War, 1914-1918; Conflict: First World War, 1914-1921; Cause of death: Killed in action; Cemetery or memorial: Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, Nord Pas de Calais, France; URL; Source (original): AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army.
5. ↑ Death Registration: "South Australia Deaths 1842-1972", database
   Registration Number: 415/3
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   First name(s): Percival James; Last name: Pike; Gender: Male; Status: Single; Birth year: 1883; Death date: 03 May 1917; Age at death: 34y; Residence: Oakbank; Place: France; District: Adelaide; State: South Australia; Country: Australia; Registration number: 415/3; Relative: Cousin; Relative's first name(s): W H; Relative's last name: Christie; Notes: Additional information is on the certificate but not recorded in this index.
6. ↑ Death Index, 1917, REG: 415/3, District: Adelaide, Percival James PIKE, Relative 1: W H CHRISTIE [C], Genealogy SA, Online Database Search, https://www.genealogysa.org.au/resources/online-databases.html
7. ↑ Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved January 7, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45399189
8. ↑ Memorial Notices: Trove, National Library of Australia, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Fri 3 May 1918 Page 6 Family Notices, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5550493

• Military: UNSW The AIF Project, Percival James PIKE,

Regimental number: 6139

Place of birth: Clare South Australia

Religion: Church of England

Occupation: Labourer

Address: Oakbank, South Australia

Marital status: Single

Age at embarkation: 35

Next of kin: Mother, Mrs Janet Pike, Oakbank, South Australia

Enlistment date: 27 September 1916

Rank on enlistment: Private

Unit name: 27th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement

AWM Embarkation Roll number: 23/44/4

Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 6 November 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll: Private

Unit from Nominal Roll: 27th Battalion

Fate: Killed in Action 3 August 1917

Age at death from cemetery records: 34

Place of burial: Queant Road Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No. II), Buissy, France

Panel number, Roll of Honour,  Australian War Memorial 111

Miscellaneous information from cemetery records: Parents: Mr T. and Mrs Janet PIKE, the Blocks, Oakbank, South Australia

Other details:

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

• Military: "Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918", database
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  First name(s): Percival James; Last name: Pike; Service number: 6139; Rank: Private; Birth year: 1881; Marital status: Single; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Age at Embarkation: 35; Embarkation date: 06 Nov 1916; Embarkation regiment/unit: 27th Infantry Battalion; Unit information: 17th Reinforcements; Departure port: Adelaide, South Australia; Ship name: Hmat A19, Afric; Enlistment date: 27 Sep 1916; City: Oakbank; State: South Australia; Country: Australia; Next of kin's first name(s): Janet; Next of kin's last name: Pike; Next of kin title: Mrs; Relationship: Mother; Next of kin address: Oakbank; Next of kin state: SOUTH AUSTRALIA; Next of kin country: AUSTRALIA.