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We remember John Edward Parris
We remember John Edward Parris
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1908
children
Mabel Louisa Alford
Source:9229801
3rd April 1908
1909
marriage
Annie Alford
Source:9231961
1909
1911
children
John Edward
Source:9229801
31st January 1911
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9231969
1911
1911
employment
Telegraphist
General Post Office
United Kingdom
Source:9229801
1911
1911
location
'Ivy Cottage', Pwllmeyric, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9231969
1911
1916
children
Annie Rebecca
Source:9229801
6th September 1916
1916
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthsire
United Kingdom
Source:9229801
26th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Pioneer
127133
Royal Engineers
Signal Company
Source:9229801
26th September 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9229801
29th January 1917
1918
appointments
Permanent Lineman - proficient
Source:9229801
12th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
127133
Royal Engineers
Signal Company
Source:9229801
12th December 1918
1919
location
Wharncliffe war hospital, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9229801
5th August 1919 - 23rd August 1919
1919
location
5 Steep St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:9229801
23rd August 1919
hospitalisation
2nd degree burns: face and right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:9229801
location
36 Dock St, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9229801
1953
death
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:9232717
1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Parris |
| Source | 9229801 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ivy Cottage', Pwllmeyric, Chepstow, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 36 Dock St, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 5 Steep St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | known 23rd August 1919 | ||
| Wharncliffe war hospital, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 5th August 1919 - 23rd August 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 127133 | Royal Engineers | Signal Company | Pioneer | |
| British Army | 127133 | Royal Engineers | Signal Company | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Louisa Alford | stepdaughter | 3rd April 1908 | |
| John Edward | son | 31st January 1911 | |
| Annie Rebecca | daughter | 6th September 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Aboah | mother | ||
| John Parris | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Alford | wife | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Son: John 'Eddie' Edward ParrisUndated original press photo, stamped Wilkes & Co in their roundel, 45 Legge St, West Bromwich.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of Edward Parris | Deborah102878 | |
| Son: John Edward Parris, Welsh footballer | Deborah102878 | |
| Barbados Baptisms, 1739-1891 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 | |
| Son: John 'Eddie' Edward Parris | Deborah102878 | |
| John Edward Parris | Bill120915 |
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