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We remember William Parker
We remember William Parker
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Lilian Parker
Source:6178864
1893
1896
1898
sibling
Charles Parker
Source:6178864
1898
1900
sibling
Richard Parker
Source:6178864
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:6181501
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Alfred Parker
Source:6178864
1904
1908
sibling
Nellie Parker
Source:6178864
1908
1910
sibling
John Parker
Source:6178864
1910
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:6178864
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Baking
CWS Manchester
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6178864
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Sarah Ann St, Beswick, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6178864
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
17723
Manchester Regiment
C Company
Source:6178849
1914
service
British Army
Private
17723
Manchester Regiment
Source:3394061
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7264957
Source:6178851
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7264957
sibling
Ann Parker
Source:6181501
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Parker |
| Source | 6178851 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sarah Ann St, Beswick, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17723 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 17723 | Manchester Regiment | C Company | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Parker | mother | ||
| Richard Parker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Parker | sister | 1893 | |
| Charles Parker | brother | 1898 | |
| Richard Parker | brother | 1900 | |
| Alfred Parker | brother | 1904 | |
| Nellie Parker | sister | 1908 | |
| John Parker | brother | 1910 | |
| Ann Parker | sister |
Media
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Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, MametzFinal resting place of Private William Parker of the 20th Battalion Manchester Regiment. Grave Ref. V.E.3.
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Officers and Men of the 5th Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 5th Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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The officers and men of the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. The 5th City BattalionMore about The officers and men of the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. The 5th City Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription | John1213 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John1213 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1213 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1213 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary of the Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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