Alfred Henry Percy SIMMONDS
Alfred Henry Percy SIMMONDS
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The Sarmation was the ship on which Percy Simmonds emigrated to Canada in 1904.
from http://www.norwayheritage.com
from http://www.norwayheritage.com
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Percy Simmonds
presumably with his aunt Edith Jewell and
her friend Miss Jarmine
Could this have been taken prior to 1914?
presumably with his aunt Edith Jewell and
her friend Miss Jarmine
Could this have been taken prior to 1914?
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Map of Battle of Hill 62 (or Mount Sorell or Sanctuary Wood) near Ypres
June 2, 1916
From "Official History of the Canadian Army in the First World War - Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 (Nicholson)
1st CMR position highlighted in blue.
Over 80% of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured on this day.
Percy Simmonds was badly wounded, left for dead and 2 days later taken POW.
June 2, 1916
From "Official History of the Canadian Army in the First World War - Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 (Nicholson)
1st CMR position highlighted in blue.
Over 80% of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured on this day.
Percy Simmonds was badly wounded, left for dead and 2 days later taken POW.
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Mount Sorrel with Armagh House in the foreground. Post-battle image of the June 1916 Mount Sorrel battlefield. The debris is all that remains of a dugout and shelter destroyed by artillery fire. Prior to the war, most of the terrain here was heavily wooded.
This photo would be on the right of the 4th CMR’s position. The 1st CMR’s were to the left of the 4th CMR’s.
From Wikipedia
From Library and Archives Canada
This photo would be on the right of the 4th CMR’s position. The 1st CMR’s were to the left of the 4th CMR’s.
From Wikipedia
From Library and Archives Canada
Manor Farm Interlaken
Manor Farm - Interlaken, Switzerland
Prior to WWI this was a small hotel and resort run by a Miss Simpkin. It was used to house former Prisoners of War still recovering from their wounds. Percy stayed here from December 1917 to June 11, 1918. He had an additional operation on his right leg which improved his condition.
Prior to WWI this was a small hotel and resort run by a Miss Simpkin. It was used to house former Prisoners of War still recovering from their wounds. Percy stayed here from December 1917 to June 11, 1918. He had an additional operation on his right leg which improved his condition.
Old-house-and-barn
Percy and Margaret Simmonds home before the lean-to was added. Probably in the early 1930’s
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Percy and Pat Simmonds home where they raised their children. It was a log house with additions. Tom Simmonds is in the foreground.
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Percy Simmonds with his two oldest sons John (left) and Rob (right)
This photo is probably taken while the boys were competing at a grain show at the provincial or national level. It is evident Percy is proud of his sons achievement.
This photo is probably taken while the boys were competing at a grain show at the provincial or national level. It is evident Percy is proud of his sons achievement.
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Photo probably taken in 1944, before John went to Europe with the RCAF.
Back row
Percy Simmonds, John Simmonds, Margaret Simmonds (nee Deakin), Pat Simmonds
Front Row
Tom Simmonds, Edith Jewell (Percy’s Aunt but known as Granny Jewell to Percy’s children), Robert Simmonds
Back row
Percy Simmonds, John Simmonds, Margaret Simmonds (nee Deakin), Pat Simmonds
Front Row
Tom Simmonds, Edith Jewell (Percy’s Aunt but known as Granny Jewell to Percy’s children), Robert Simmonds
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Percy Simmonds emptying the hopper of the combine.
About 1955.
Daughter-in-law Enid Simmonds holding granddaughter Bev, Percy standing, daughter Pat Simmonds, behind Pat is grandson Rick and standing behind Rick is wife Margaret Simmonds.
About 1955.
Daughter-in-law Enid Simmonds holding granddaughter Bev, Percy standing, daughter Pat Simmonds, behind Pat is grandson Rick and standing behind Rick is wife Margaret Simmonds.
Farm seeding 2020
In 1907 Percy seeded his first crops by hand. This photo shows some of the equipment used by his grandson and great grandson to seed the crop in 2020.
Photo from the raptor enterprises website
Photo from the raptor enterprises website
