Son of Edgar and Harriet Simmons of Taumarunui. Was engaged to Elsa Bass, a teacher, when he serviced in World War One. Died in France on 8 October 1918, aged 29 years.
Simmons, Percy James William, 1889?-1918
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Bass, Elsa, fl 1916 :Photographs relating to Percy James William Simmons' service in Wo...
Date: 1916-1917
By: Grant, Elsa Gladys, 1891-1981; Kinsella, Alison, active 2004
Reference: PA1-o-1211
Description: Album of photographs taken by Percy James William Simmons of the 15th Reinforcements of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1916-1917. Includes scenes on the troop ship 'Ulimaroa' en route to Plymouth, Sling Camp and surrounding villages, Messines, and London and Edinburgh on leave. Percy Simmons, son of Edgar and Harriet Simmons of Taumarunui, was engaged to Elsa Bass, a teacher. He sent the photographs to her until his death in action in France, on 8 October 1918, aged 29 years. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green cloth covered album 14.6 x 18.5 containing 67 photographs Provenance: Elsa Bass was the mother of the donor.