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We remember Oliver William Parkinson
We remember Oliver William Parkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Lilian Agnes Parkinson
Source:5489735
1878
1880
1880
location
Victoria Road, Cambridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478979
17th January 1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:5489735
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Violet Louisa Parkinson
Source:5510410
28th July 1881
1885
sibling
Silvia Emily Parkinson
Source:5489734
1885
1887
sibling
Elsie Evelyn Parkinson
Source:5489734
1887
1888
sibling
Claud Arthur Parkinson
Source:5489734
1888
1890
sibling
Leonard Walter Parkinson
Source:5489734
1890
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:5489734
5th April 1891
1898
enlistment
Ely, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:5479044
6th June 1898
1906
dates
Age 26
Source:5478983
16th April 1906
1906
marriage
Kate Gilbert
Source:5489747
16th April 1906
1906
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
Suffolk Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5478983
16th April 1906
1906
location
Madras
India
military residence address
Source:5478983
16th April 1906
1907
children
Royston Leonard Fairbank Parkinson
Source:5478981
26th June 1907
1907
service
British Army
Serjeant
5146
Suffolk Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5478981
26th June 1907
1909
children
Phyllis Hermione Parkinson
Source:5479049
1909
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:6160186
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Stanhope Lines, Aldershot
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6160186
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Estelle N Parkinson
Source:5479050
1913
1913
service
British Army
Quarter Master Serjeant
5146
Suffolk Regiment
Source:5479039
1913
1913
events
The Sergeants' Annual Shoot for the Gibraltar Cup
Sporting
Ash Ranges, Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:5479056
17th July 1913
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5479020
18th June 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5479019
1st June 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5479029
13th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
5146
Suffolk Regiment
Source:5479044
13th June 1916
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5479024
4th July 1919
1919
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:5479022
25th November 1919
1920
children
Norma A Parkinson
Source:5479052
1920
1922
discharge
Source:5479044
8th June 1922
1922
events
Map Reading
Training
Source:5479044
8th June 1922
1922
events
Mounted Infantry Duties
Training
Source:5479044
8th June 1922
1922
events
Musketry
Training
Source:5479044
8th June 1922
1935
employment
Clerk, Petrol Company
Source:5479053
28th October 1935
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
5146
Suffolk Regiment
Source:3400082
1956
death
Source:5489744
1956
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5479039
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver William |
| Initials | OW |
| Last Name | Parkinson |
| Source | 5478979 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras | India | military residence address | known 16th April 1906 | |
| Stanhope Lines, Aldershot | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Victoria Road, Cambridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th January 1880 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5146 | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 5146 | Suffolk Regiment | Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5146 | Suffolk Regiment | Regimental Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 5146 | Suffolk Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 1 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Leonard Fairbank Parkinson | son | 26th June 1907 | |
| Phyllis Hermione Parkinson | daughter | 1909 | |
| Estelle N Parkinson | daughter | 1913 | |
| Norma A Parkinson | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Parkinson | father | ||
| Emily Agnes Wild | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvia Emily Parkinson | sister | 1885 | |
| Elsie Evelyn Parkinson | sister | 1887 | |
| Claud Arthur Parkinson | brother | 1888 | |
| Leonard Walter Parkinson | brother | 1890 | |
| Lilian Agnes Parkinson | sister | 1878 | |
| Violet Louisa Parkinson | sister | 28th July 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gilbert | wife | 16th April 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1922-06-08 | 5'10" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| GRO Index Army Marriages (1881 to 1955) Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lisa670 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette, 22 June 1915 | Lisa670 | |
| Mention in Dispatches 1915 | Lisa670 | |
| London Gazette November 1919 | Lisa670 | |
| Mention in Despatches | Lisa670 | |
| Mention in Despatches 1916 | Lisa670 | |
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | Lisa670 | |
| 1911 Census | Lisa670 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lisa670 | |
| The Suffolk Regimental Gazette | Lisa670 | |
| 1881 England and Wales Census | Lisa670 | |
| Court Circular about the award of the Military Cross | Lisa670 | |
| Record of the 2nd (Cambs) Suffolks 1914-1918 | Lisa670 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver W Parkinson | Lisa670 | |
| Oliver Parkinson with wife Kate Gilbert | Lisa670 | |
| Oliver Parkinson's Medals | Lisa670 |
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