During WW1 Percy Bell served as a private with the 14th Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment, which made up part of the Barnsley Pals. He was killed on the first day of the Somme in July 1916 aged just 22. Before the war Percy was employed as a joiner and wheelwright. He lived with his parents Charles and Elizabeth Bell at 12 Smith Street, Wombwell. Percy is mentioned in John Cooksey's book, 'The Barnsley Pals'.
According to the article shown above Percy's nephew Colin Bell would like to have his uncle's medals and death penny displayed at the Experience Barnsley Museum which is located in the Town. I for one, would love to see them if they are.
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