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We remember William Parkes
We remember William Parkes
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British Army
Gunner
55549
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:3396568
service
British Army
Gunner
55549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3396568
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Parkes |
| Source | 3396568 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55549 | Royal Horse Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 55549 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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William ParkesIn uniform. He joined teh Royal Horse Artillery in 1915. He was killed in the Battle of the Somme in 1918.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Parkes | Sian70894 |
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