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We remember George William Parnell
We remember George William Parnell
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
employment
Labourer
King's Lynn area, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9207034
March 1891
1893
events
Enlistment
Previous Service
King's Lynn
United Kingdom
Awarded Good Conduct Medal
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30th October 1893 - 2nd December 1911
1904
hospitalisation
Hernia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9207034
September 1904 - November 1906
1909
marriage
Beatrice Maud Wakefield, nee Jarvis
Source:9207034
1st November 1909 - 1927
1913
children
William Amy
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8th June 1913
1914
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
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16th October 1914
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
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August 1915
1915
children
Leslie Arthur George Parnell
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9th October 1915
1919
discharge
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20th April 1919
service
British Army
Private
22254
Essex Regiment
Source:3402172
1965
death
Royal Hospital, Chelsea
United Kingdom
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23rd August 1965
burial
Near Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
Chelsea Pensioners Plot
Source:9207034
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22254 | Essex Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Amy | adopted son | 8th June 1913 | |
| Leslie Arthur George Parnell | son | 9th October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Parnell, nee Dorr | mother | ||
| William Bone Parnell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Maud Wakefield, nee Jarvis | wife | 1st November 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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GraveBrookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey. Chelsea Pensioners Plot. His Headstone shows his original pre-War Service Number 3758, Norfolk Regiment. He re-joined the Norfolk Reg't in October 1914 No. 10790 & was transferred to the Essex Reg't in July 1915 No. 22254
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Grave | Cynthia60869 |
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