Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Henry Wootton, a coach painter, born 1860 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire and his wife, Louisa Wootton (nee Fisher, married in the 4th quarter of 1884 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district)), born 1864 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Percy was born in the 2nd quarter of 1891 in Melton Mowbray, his siblings were, Joseph Henry, a boot trade finisher, born 1887, Ernest, an errand boy, born 1889, Walter Albert, born in the 1st quarter of 1894 and Lillie, born 1897, all his siblings were born in Melton Mowbray, in March 1901 the family home was at 33, Goodriche Street, Melton Mowbray. In the 4th quarter of 1903 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district, Percy’s mother died aged 39. In April 1911 Percy was employed as a shoe trade worker and was residing in the family home at 28, Goodriche Street, Melton Mowbray, together with his widowed father, a coach painter and siblings, Walter, a labourer and Lillie. Percy’s younger brother Walter Albert died of wounds received in action in April 1917. Percy first entered the theatre of war in France on the 1st April 1915. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory medals.
The War Diary records: 24-30 Sep-16 - East of TRONES WOOD. About 7.00pm on the 24th the Battalion marched up to take a position prior to making an attack the next day. Before they reached the position the enemy heavily shelled our men, several casualties resulting. At 12.30pm on the 25th the first attack was launched, the 8th LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT being in a position on the right of FLERS. The objective was the first German line, a distance of about 1000 yards from the trench from which the Battalion launched the attack. The attack was made in waves, each platoon forming a wave, and 2 waves going over at a time. The attack was launched with splendid heroism, the first objective was gained in about ¾ of an hour, the men then stopped a short time to consolidate their gain, and to allow the artillery barrage to lift. They then pressed on to their second objective which was the village of GUEDECOURT. By the time they reached the village their ranks were sadly thinner, by the tremendous artillery barrage the enemy put up, and by machine guns which wrought terrible havoc. Never the less with dauntless gallantry they pressed on reaching the village and engaging the enemy in hand to hand fighting, which took place all the night. In the morning the 7th LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT relieved the 8th LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT in the village, and the enemy were finally driven out. The 8th LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT were brought back to the second line of trenches, where they were relieved by the 6th LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT on the 28th. They then went back to SWISS TRENCH where they remained until relieved on the night of October 1st.
On Friday October 20th 1916 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “MELTON AND THE WAR.” – MORE MELTONIANS KILLED. – PRIVATE PERCY WOOTTON. Mr. H. Wootton, Goodriche-st., has received a letter from a Corporal enclosing two photographs which he found on the body of his son, who was killed in action and whose body they buried. Deceased was 24 years of age, and formerly worked at the Remount Depot. He used to live in Pall Mall, and leaves a wife and one child.
On Friday October 27th 1916 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “MELTON AND THE WAR.” - LOCAL SOLDIER KILLED. – PTE. PERCY WOOTTON. (A photograph accompanied the article). The news which we published last week that Pte. Percy Wootton, of the Leicester’s had been killed in action, has now been confirmed, his father, Mr. H. Wootton, Goodriche-street, Melton Mowbray, having been notified of the facts by the War Office. The first information which they received was a letter from a corporal in the Kent Regiment, who said:- “Enclosed you will find photos found on a British soldier who was buried by some men of my regiment. He was killed in the advance. There was no name on the strap, so I cannot say who he was. You will no doubt recognise the photos. Please accept sympathy in the loss of your friend.” Another letter states that Pte. Wootton was shot through the head. Deceased was 24 years of age, and before enlisting worked at the Remounts Depot. He and Pte. J. Skerritt, who was killed on the same day, were great friends, and for a number of years lived at adjoining houses in Rosebery-avenue.
On Friday September 28th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS” – IN MEMORIAM. WOOTTON.- In ever loving memory of Pte. Percy Wootton, of the Leicester’s, the beloved son of Henry and the late Louisa Wootton, who was killed in action in France, Sept. 25th 1916, aged 25 years. He is gone but not forgotten. And as dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking. Thoughts of him are always near. Yet again we hope to meet him. When our days on earth are fled. And in heaven we hope to greet him. Where no farewell tears are shed. From his ever loving Father, Sisters, and Brothers.
On Friday September 27th 1918 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – IN MEMORIAM. WOOTTON – In ever loving memory of Pte. Percy Wootton, of the Leicestershire Regt., who was killed in action in France on Sept. 25th, 1916, aged 25 years.
Gone but not forgotten.
He fought for his King and Country.
A noble death he died.
Fighting for us and freedom.
At the cost of his own dear life.
From his loving Father, Brothers and Sisters.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Photograph and biographical information kindly supplied by J. Parkes, family member (15/8/2017):
'Percy and Walter Albert Wootton were my Great Uncles. My granddad was Joseph Henry (Harry Wootton). There were originally 7 siblings- Louisa Rose (b.1885), twins Joseph Henry and Thomas (b. 1887, Thomas died aged 19 months), Ernest Alfred b.1888, Percy (b. 1891), Walter Albert (b. 1894), Lily (b. 1896)'.