Name/Title
Pte. Percy Neale - 5th Battalion Western CavalryEntry/Object ID
FL-2026-33-03Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Percy NealeContext
Pte. Percy Neale - 5th Battalion Western Cavalry
Percy is the son of William L. and Margaret (Sutton) Neale. Percy was born on January 3, 1888 at Southport, England. He came to the Eagle Hills district, Battleford, and joined the 232nd on April 4, 1916. He went to England in April of 1917 and was T.O.S. in the 5th Bn. Western Cavalry and served in France. After his discharge on April 24, 1919, Percy came back to the Eagle Hills to farm. He and his wife Pearl (Laycock) Neale had 5 children, William, Violet, Ada, Jessie and Isabella. Percy joined the army again in 1942, serving for 2 years. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. #9. Percy Neale died on May 23, 1971 at North Battleford.
Right Page: Attestation Paper
War Service Badge Class "A"
232nd BATTALION C.E.F.
Duplicate
No. 1018085
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your surname? Neale.
2. What are your Christian names? Percy.
3. What is your present address? Battleford, Sask.
4. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country, were you born? Southport Lancashire, Eng.
5. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Alice Neale.
6. What is the address of your next-of-kin? Battleford, Sask.
7. What is the relationship of your next-of-kin? Wife.
8. What is the date of your birth? Jan. 15th, 1883.
9. What is your Trade or Calling? Farmer.
10. Are you married? Yes.
11. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? Yes.
12. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No.
13. Have you ever served in any Military Force? No.
14. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes.
15. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes.
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Percy Neale, do solemnly declare that the above are answers made by me to the above questions and that they are true...
Date April 4th, 1916.
(Signature of Recruit) Percy Neale
(Signature of Witness) R. J. Russell
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Percy Neale, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth...
Date April 4th, 1916.
(Signature of Recruit) Percy Neale
(Signature of Witness) R. J. Russell
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me...
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence...
...at Battleford this 4th day of April 1916.
(Signature of Justice) W. Thompson
A Justice of the Peace in and for the Province of Saskatchewan.
Left Page: Description and Certificates
Description of Percy Neale on Enlistment.
* Apparent Age: 33 years 2 months.
* Height: 5 ft. 6 ins.
* Chest measurement:
* Girth when fully expanded: 39 ins.
* Range of expansion: 4 ins.
* Complexion: Ruddy
* Eyes: Blue
* Hair: Brown
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
One vaccination left arm
* Church of England:
* Presbyterian:
* Methodist:
* Baptist or Congregationalist:
* Roman Catholic: Yes
* Other Denominations:
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services...
I consider him* Fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.
Date April 4th 1916.
Place Battleford
(Medical Officer) W. J. S. Millar
Lieut. A.M.C.
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT.
Percy Neale having been finally approved and inspected by me this day...
Date April 4th 1916.
(Signature of Officer) [Signature Unreadable]
Capt for O.C.Created By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
