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We remember Charles William Parkes
We remember Charles William Parkes
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7002201
1901
1911
employment
Felt Hatter, Warehouse
Atherstone
United Kingdom
Source:7002207
1911
1911
location
Old House Yard, Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7002207
1911
1914
location
12 Stanley Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7020371
23rd December 1914
enlistment
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7002192
service
British Army
Private
2431
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7020371
1914
death
Died of wounds
Source:7020371
Source:7002192
23rd December 1914
burial
Somme
France
Source:7020371
sibling
Charles Parkes
Source:7002201
sibling
Herbert Parkes
Source:7002201
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Parkes |
| Source | 7002206 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Stanley Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd December 1914 | |
| Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Old House Yard, Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2431 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Parkes | mother | ||
| Joseph Stevenson Parkes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Parkes | brother | ||
| Herbert Parkes | brother |
Media
Media
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Charles William's HeadstoneCharles William PARKES's Headstone in Abbeville Communial Cemetery.Contributed by:
Colin44150
Communities
Communities
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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The Scout Association's First World War Roll of HonourMore about The Scout Association's First World War Roll of Honour
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David1424 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David1424 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David1424 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 | |
| Charles William's Headstone | Colin44150 |
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