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We remember James 'jimmy' Arthur Parnell
We remember James 'jimmy' Arthur Parnell
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
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May 1899
1915
enlistment
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8th May 1915
1918
discharge
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11th October 1918
1942
employment
District Officer
Hull Docks
Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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1942 - 1970
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Private
59503
West Yorkshire Regiment
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James 'jimmy' Arthur |
| Initials | J'A |
| Last Name | Parnell, |
| Source | 8975079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 59503 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Parnell.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Parnell.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Parnell.Contributed by:
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Parnell.
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West Yorkshire Regiment Cap BadgeWest Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Parnell.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper articles about James Parnell | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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