George Percy, 9th Duke of Northumberland
1912–1940 (age 28)
Biography
George Percy, 9th Duke of Northumberland, carried the weight of his family’s historic stewardship with a calm resolve, tending the Northumberland estates and supporting the communities that relied upon their land while remaining mindful of the everyday challenges facing the county.
When war returned to Europe, he served with the same sense of duty, and his life came to a close in 1940 while he was still engaged in military service; his memory endures at Esquelmes War Cemetery as one who balanced noble heritage with personal sacrifice.