Percy ELLIOTT

26 October 1917

ELLIOTT – Died of wounds in hospital in France, Oct. 14th, Pte. Percy Elliott, of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, brother of Mrs. J. S. Mooney, of 16, Back Water Street, Skipton, aged 22.

26 October 1917

TWO SKIPTON SOLDIERS DIE FROM WOUNDS

Private Percy Elliott, of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, brother of Mrs. J.S. Mooney, of 16, Back Water Street, Skipton, died from wounds in hospital in France on October 14th. In a letter to Mrs. Mooney the matron of the hospital writes:– “I am writing to let you know that Private Elliott has been admitted to the 33rd General Hospital dangerously wounded in the neck and face. Everything possible is being done for him, and he has every care and attention, but I am sorry to have to tell you that his condition is extremely critical and we are very anxious about him. I shall write again later, and trust I may have better news for you.” The day following Mrs. Mooney received a further letter from the matron in which she states:– “I am very sorry to have to tell you that Private Elliott has died. He became gradually worse and passed quietly away at 12-15 a.m. on October 14th. From the first we were very anxious about him as his injuries were so severe, but we tried our best to save him for you, and tried to make his last hours as easy and peaceful as possible. With deepest sympathy.”

Private Elliott, who was 22 years of age, enlisted in January, 1916, and went out to France on Christmas Day of the same year. He had previously been wounded in the big push in July last. He was formerly employed as an apprentice to looming and twisting by Messrs. Samuel Farey and Son, Firth Shed, Skipton. He was also closely connected with the Congregational Church and Sunday school. His eldest brother, Private Frank Elliott, of the Staffordshire Regiment has also been wounded, but is at present serving in India, while a brother-in-law. Sergeant J.S. Mooney, is a prisoner of war in Germany.

26 October 1917

SKIPTON

THE LATE MRS. GUNNELL

The service at the Congregational Church on Sunday morning last was especially in memory of the late Mrs. Gunnell, the hymns chosen being those which had been favourites of the deceased. In the course of a few words of appreciation, Rev. L.H. Gaunt referred to the true Christian character of Mrs. Gunnell, who had served the church so faithfully throughout her life. Though she was one of the busiest women in the town she had never been too busy to spare strength and sympathy for any good work, and there were many who in times of trouble had been comforted by her kindly help. She had indeed combined in a very wonderful way the characters of Martha and Mary in the Gospel narrative. For although her life had been so rich in active service, it had been no less fruitful in the graces of the spiritual life. Her influence would long be felt and her memory long cherished in the church and Sunday-school, and they would never cease to thank God for all. that their dear friend had been to them. Reference was also made both at the morning and evening services to the loss which the church had sustained through the death of two of its young men on active service. Corpl. Arthur Metcalfe and Pte. Percy Elliott, both of whom had died of wounds during the preceding week. They had both been members of the young men’s class, whilst Corpl. Metcalfe was also a member of the church choir. In both cases these men had enjoyed the affection and esteem of all who knew them, and it was a great sorrow to himself and many others to think that they would not come back again. On behalf of the church and Sunday school he offered deepest sympathy to the bereaved friends.

18 October 1918

In loving memory of my dear brother, Pte. Percy Elliott, who died of wounds received in action Oct. 14th, 1917.

R.I.P.

– From his loving sister Maggie. 16, Back Water Street, Skipton.