Arthur Ernest PERCIVAL

Memorial Floor Tile

Arthur Ernest PERCIVAL Lieutenant General. CB. DSO. OBE. MC. DL. Colonel of the 22nd (Cheshire Regiment from 1950 – 1955.
Born 26 December 1887 at Aspenden, Hertfordshire to. Alfred Reginald and Edith Percival, nee Miller 1891 with his parents and sister, Violet at Sprangewell, Tunbridge, Hertfordshire. 1901 a boarder at Preparatory School, Hertfordshire with his brother Frank. 1911 with his parents and brother Frank at Sprangewell, Tunbridge, Hertfordshire, occupation merchants clerk.
Died at King Beaumont Street Hospital London 31 January 1966 aged 78 years
Memorial Floor Tile in Chester Cathedral, Cheshire.
During Germany's Spring Offensive, Percival led a counter-attack that saved a unit of French artillery from capture, winning a Croix de Guerre (period 1917-1918)

London Gazette dated 11 September 1914
The Officers on the Officers Training Corps to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 12th September, 1914. INFANTRY Arthur Ernest Percival.

Supplement to London Gazette 14 November 1916 page 11063
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the MILITARY CROSS on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:
M.C. Citation.
Temp. Capt. Arthur Ernest Percival, 7th (Service) Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 54th Brigade, 18th (Eastern) Division. For conspicuous gallantry in action. During the advance he showed fine leadership and determination under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He worked unceasingly, with absolute disregard of danger, in completing every detail in the consolidation of the captured position

Supplement to London Gazette dated 13 September 1918 page 10871
Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Capt. (T./Lt.-Col.) Arthur Ernest Percival, M.C., Essex R., attached to the Bedfordshire Regiment
Citation
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He handled his battalion cleverly, showing power of command and knowledge of tactics. He set a fine example during several critical periods.”

Supplement to London Gazette dated 21 January 1920 page 923
ABCHANGEL COMMAND. Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Capt. and Battalion Major. Arthur Ernest Percival, D.S.O., M.C., Essex Regiment attached to 45 Battalion Royal Fusiliers. (T./Lt.-Col., Bedford Battalion.).
He commanded the Gorodok column on the 9th-10th August, 1919, with great gallantry and skill, and owing to the success of this column the forces on the right bank of the Dvina were able to capture all its objectives. During the enemy counter-attack from Selmenga on Gorodok he handled his men excellently. The enemy were repulsed with great loss, leaving 400 prisoners in our hands

The Edinburgh Gazetted dated 22 February 1921 (OBE)
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of gallant conduct in the performance of military duties. To be dated 17th January 1921. To be an Officer of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order. Capt. & Battalion Major. Arthur D.S.O., M.C., Essex Regiment

Supplement to London Gazette dated 1 July 1941 page 3736. (CB)
The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Major-General (acting Lieutenant-General) Arthur Ernest Percival, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (8785), late The Cheshire Regiment.

Supplement to London Gazette dated 18 November 1949 page 5465
Lt.-Gen. Arthur Ernest PERCIVAL, C/B., D.S.O.,O.B.E., M.C. (8785), is appointed Honorary Colonel,
17th May 1949, vice Lt.-Col. Thomas L. L. GREEN, TO. 1(20611), whose tenure has expired, and who retains the rank of Hon. Colonel.

Supplement to London Gazette dated 10 January 1956 page 208
Cheshire Regiment
REGULAR ARMY. Maj.-Gen. Thomas BRODIE, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (34236), late Infantry appointed Col., 26th Dec.1955, vice Lt.-Gen. Arthur Ernest PERCIVAL, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (8785), tenure expired.