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We remember Thomas Henry Parker
We remember Thomas Henry Parker
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
68 Church Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9369743
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Frances Agnes Parker
Source:9421745
1892
1893
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Parker
Source:9421745
1893
1898
sibling
Constance Amelia Parker
Source:9421745
1898
1900
sibling
William Arthur Parker
Source:9421745
1900
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9369756
31st March 1901
1901
location
Beech Cottage, 7 Green Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9369769
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Frederick Charles Parker
Source:9421756
1903
1905
sibling
Gertrude Alice Parker
Source:9421756
1905
1908
sibling
Margaret Ellen Parker
Source:9421756
1908
1909
dates
Age 18
Source:9421643
5th January 1909
1909
events
Attestation for Territorial Army Service
Attestation
Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Service Number 958
Source:9421643
5th January 1909 - 2nd April 1912
1909
location
Beech Cottage, 7 Green Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9421643
5th January 1909
1909
events
Summer Camp with Territorial Army
Training
Towyn, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9421643
1st August 1909 - 8th August 1909
1910
events
Summer Camp with Territorial Army
Training
Hindlow, Buxton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9421643
31st July 1910 - 14th August 1910
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9369769
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Post Office Assistant
Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9369769
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Beech Cottage, 7 Green Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9369769
2nd April 1911
1911
events
Summer Camp with Territorial Army
Training
Abergavenny, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9421643
6th August 1911 - 20th August 1911
1911
sibling
Cecil Howard Parker
Source:9421762
October 1911
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:9421671
15th November 1915
1915
employment
Police Constable
Police Force
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9421671
15th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9421671
15th November 1915
1915
location
11 Albion Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9421671
15th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
36892
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:9421671
24th November 1915 - 6th November 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9421671
16th August 1916 - 6th November 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:7088972
6th November 1916
1937
location
11 Burnt Hill Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7088972
26th January 1937
service
British Army
Corporal
36892
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:7088972
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme battlefield
France
Source:7088972
6th November 1916
burial
Somme
The 'Concentration of Graves Burial Return' states the body was found at map reference 57c.N.35.c.6.8. Identification included 2 boots stamped with no. 36892.
France
Plot I, Row A, Grave 1
Source:7088972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Henry |
| Initials | TH |
| Last Name | Parker |
| Source | 7088972 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Albion Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th November 1915 | |
| 11 Burnt Hill Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th January 1937 | |
| 68 Church Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Beech Cottage, 7 Green Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Beech Cottage, 7 Green Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th January 1909 | |
| Beech Cottage, 7 Green Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36892 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 36892 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Parker | father | ||
| Fanny Elizabeth Parker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Agnes Parker | sister | 1892 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Parker | sister | 1893 | |
| Constance Amelia Parker | sister | 1898 | |
| William Arthur Parker | brother | 1900 | |
| Frederick Charles Parker | brother | 1903 | |
| Gertrude Alice Parker | sister | 1905 | |
| Margaret Ellen Parker | sister | 1908 | |
| Cecil Howard Parker | brother | October 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-15 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1890-11-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Corporal Thomas Henry Parker, 2 Bn RWFTom Parker in uniform. His cap badge is Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He is wearing the rank of Corporal.
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Grave of (Acting) Corporal Thomas Henry ParkerThis is the headstone of Cpl 36892 Thomas Henry Parker, killed in action on 6 November 1916 and buried at London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval. Plot I, Row A, Grave 1.Contributed by:
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Thomas Henry ParkerPainted portrait of Thomas Henry Parker, painted by his father Henry Parker (1864-1943).Contributed by:
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Grave of (Acting) Corporal Thomas Henry ParkerPhotograph taken in 1962 of the headstone of Corporal Thomas Henry Parker at London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval.Contributed by:
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Aerial photo of London Cemetery & ExtensionAerial photo taken in 1980 of London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval.Contributed by:
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William Arthur (left) & Thomas Henry ParkerPhoto of William Arthur and Thomas Henry Parker with their dog in a garden.Contributed by:
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PC Thomas H Parker Warrant No. 8151Tom is in the centre row far right. Tom joined the Birmingham City Police on Tuesday 2 January 1912. He was appointed on Monday 17 February 1913. He served in B Division with warrant number 8151 and collar number B 38.Contributed by:
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Next of Kin Memorial Plaque, Thomas Henry ParkerThis is the plaque for Thomas Henry Parker in the family's collection.Contributed by:
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Nephew Graham & great niece Joanna at Tom's gravePhotograph of Graham and Joanna visiting Tom's grave on 12 November 2011.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Parker, Degg, Deacon, Swinnerton Families, StaffordshireMore about Parker, Degg, Deacon, Swinnerton Families, Staffordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | Joanna64499 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| England, The National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1918 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 | Joanna64499 | |
| WO 96 - Militia Service Records 1806-1915 | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal Thomas Henry Parker, 2 Bn RWF | Joanna64499 | |
| Grave of (Acting) Corporal Thomas Henry Parker | Joanna64499 | |
| Thomas Henry Parker | Joanna64499 | |
| Grave of (Acting) Corporal Thomas Henry Parker | Joanna64499 | |
| Aerial photo of London Cemetery & Extension | Joanna64499 | |
| William Arthur (left) & Thomas Henry Parker | Joanna64499 | |
| PC Thomas H Parker Warrant No. 8151 | Joanna64499 | |
| Next of Kin Memorial Plaque, Thomas Henry Parker | Joanna64499 | |
| Nephew Graham & great niece Joanna at Tom's grave | Joanna64499 |
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