Private James Percy Searle – 10th Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders

Private Searle was killed in action by a shell on the 9th April 1917.

He was 20 years old and is buried at Hervin Farm Cemetery, Arras in France.

Private James Percy Searle, and his brother, George, both
enlisted on the 2nd of February 1915.

James and William Parkin (also from Gainsborough) were two of 15 members of the same Regiment killed on the same day.

Newspaper clipping showing Private Searle and Lance-Cpl. Petch

Private Searle's headstone before restoration — Private Searle’s headstone before restoration

Private Searle's Headstone after restoration — Private Searle’s Headstone after restoration

The Friends of Gainsborough Cemeteries and Chapel was set-up to help restore the family headstones of servicemen and women who died during WWI and WWII.

Both cemeteries have graves recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

We also work to preserve both the General Cemetery, its Chapel, and the North Warren (Non-Conformist) Cemetery. With the kind permission of Gainsborough Town Council.

The General Cemetery is situated on Cox’s Hill in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. And the North Warren Cemetery is on Ropery Road in Gainsborough.

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