Percy Edward Solomon

A Seaman with H.M. Drifter Star of Buchan., Percy died on 20th of October 1915 at the age of 20. 

Percy was born at Carlton Colville on 18 June 1895, a son of Albert and Alice Solomon.

He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 29 September 1895, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. 

In 1901 his family lived ‘near Low Farm’ Calton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Highlands Farm, Mutford.  

Percy joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 12 December 1914. From 14 December 1914 he served on the trawler Star of Buchan. 

On 20 October 1915 the Star of Buchan was off the Nab lightvessel when it struck a mine and was blown up. Seven crew, including Percy, were killed.