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We remember Benjamin Parsons
We remember Benjamin Parsons
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Rose
Source:8830558
1886
1887
sibling
Albert
Source:8830558
1887
1889
1891
location
7 Zoar Terrace, Dicker
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8830558
5th April 1891
1898
sibling
Mary
Source:8830560
1898
1901
location
7 Dicker Potteries, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8830560
31st March 1901
1906
sibling
Olive
Source:8830563
1906
service
British Army
Private
5082
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:3409966
service
British Army
Private
15/44849
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:3409966
service
British Army
Rifleman
44849
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:8830565
1918
death
Source:7219200
15th June 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot I, Row B Grave 21
Source:8830578
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Parsons |
| Source | 3409966 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dicker Potteries, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Zoar Terrace, Dicker | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5082 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15/44849 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 44849 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Chatham Parsons | mother | ||
| Mark Parsons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | sister | 1886 | |
| Albert | brother | 1887 | |
| Mary | sister | 1898 | |
| Olive | sister | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Hellingly War MemorialBenjamin Parsons is commemorated on the war memorial situated in the grounds of Hellingly Cemetery.
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Hellingly Parish ChurchBenjamin Parsons is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Peter & St Paul’s Parish Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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Remembered with HonourRifleman Benjamin Parsons, 15th Royal Irish Rifles, is buried in Gwalia Cemetery, Belgium.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hellingly War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Hellingly Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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