Harrogate Herald - 17th November 1915

W H Breare letter

You will be sorry to hear that Private H Rhodes, 1/5th West Yorks was wounded in the right shoulder on the 4th November. He is now at the 1st Canadian Hospital. I am pleased to say, however, that he is progressing favourably. His friends received the official intimation on Sunday morning. His parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Rhodes, write me as follows : "Will you allow me to thank you for the kind letter you sent to Arthur Draper and Harry (through your paper) in regard to their late, dear friend (Percy Smith). You will pleased to know that Harry wrote to Mr Smith previous to being wounded. This is the second time he has been wounded. Again thanking you, Yours truly, C Henry Rhodes and B Rhodes"

Harrogate Herald – 6th October 1920

In ever-loving memory of our dear and only son, Percy Smith, killed in action October 4th, 1915, aged 23 - From father, mother, and sister Phyllis.