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We remember Alfred Parr
We remember Alfred Parr
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William Parr
Source:3402695
April 1881
1883
sibling
Joseph Parr
Source:3402695
1883
1885
birth
7 Bells Row, Lovers Lane, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:3402695
23rd March 1885
1888
sibling
Jessie Parr
Source:3402695
1888
1891
sibling
George Parr
Source:3402695
1891
1893
sibling
Ivy Parr
Source:3402695
1893
1896
sibling
Daisy Parr
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1896
1900
sibling
Doris Parr
Source:3402695
1900
1902
sibling
Hilda Parr
Source:3402695
14th October 1902
1904
sibling
Harry Parr
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1904
1912
marriage
Alice Hall
Source:3402695
October 1912
1914
children
Norah Parr
Source:3402695
3rd February 1914
1914
location
3 Club Houses, Ackworth Moor Top, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3402695
3rd February 1914
1915
children
Harry Parr
Source:3402695
23rd October 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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January 1916
enlistment
Doncaster
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
2670
Yorkshire Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2670
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
1/5
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Thiepval Wood, Somme
France
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5th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Parr |
| Source | 3402695 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Club Houses, Ackworth Moor Top, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd February 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2670 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 2670 | Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 1/5 | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah Parr | daughter | 3rd February 1914 | |
| Harry Parr | son | 23rd October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Parr | father | ||
| Mary Parr nee Taylor | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Parr | brother | April 1881 | |
| Joseph Parr | brother | 1883 | |
| Jessie Parr | sister | 1888 | |
| George Parr | brother | 1891 | |
| Ivy Parr | sister | 1893 | |
| Daisy Parr | sister | 1896 | |
| Doris Parr | sister | 1900 | |
| Hilda Parr | sister | 14th October 1902 | |
| Harry Parr | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Hall | wife | October 1912 |
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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 | Lesley36722 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lesley36722 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lesley36722 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lesley36722 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Lesley36722 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Lesley36722 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Lesley36722 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK Army Register of Soldier's Effects 1901 -1929 | Lesley36722 | |
| St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Ackworth | Lesley36722 |
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