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We remember Beresford Frank Parsons
We remember Beresford Frank Parsons
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Harold Richard Parsons
Source:8523290
1889
1892
1901
location
North Madoc Street, Llandudno, Wales
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8523291
31st March 1901
1905
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9210871
1905 - 1908
1911
employment
Gas Engineer's Clerk
Source:8523290
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Garthowen Church Road Yardley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8523290
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
2679
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8509023
20th October 1916 - 23rd January 1917
service
British Army
Private
2679
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3410001
service
British Army
Corporal
2679
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3410001
service
British Army
Corporal
2679
General List
Source:3410001
1917
death
Killed as a result of an aero accident
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8509016
Source:8509023
Source:8523292
23rd January 1917
burial
United Kingdom
Source:8509016
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Beresford Frank |
| Initials | BF |
| Last Name | Parsons |
| Source | 3410001 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garthowen Church Road Yardley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| North Madoc Street, Llandudno, Wales | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2679 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2679 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2679 | General List | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2679 | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Ellinor Parsons | mother | ||
| Frank Bernard Parsons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Richard Parsons | brother | 1889 |
Media
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Airmans Funeral at Yardley CemeteryFrom Birmingham Daily Gazette January 30, 1917Contributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| UK, Mechanical Engineer Records, 1847-1930 | Andrew10867 | |
| Institute of Mechanical Engineers (Graces Guide) | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Malmesbury accident | Andrew10867 | |
| The late Sec Lieut Parsons | Andrew10867 | |
| Airman killed | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Airmans Funeral at Yardley Cemetery | Andrew10867 |
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