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We remember David Parsons
We remember David Parsons
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Thomas H Pilbeam
Source:8735776
1886
1893
1897
sibling
Evelyn D
Source:8735776
1897
1898
sibling
George
Source:8735776
1898
1900
sibling
Frederick
Source:8735776
1900
1901
location
68 South Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8735776
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Annie M
Source:8735778
1902
1906
sibling
Ernest A
Source:8735778
1906
1917
service
British Army
Private
240032
Royal Sussex Regiment
1st/5th Bn.
Source:8456102
12th September 1917
1917
location
64 South Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8456102
12th October 1917
service
British Army
Private
5/974
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:3410316
service
British Army
Private
240032
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:3410316
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:8456102
12th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I.B.11
Source:8456102
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Parsons |
| Source | 3410316 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 12th October 1917 | |
| 68 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5/974 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240032 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240032 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1st/5th Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Parsons | mother | ||
| Aaron Parsons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H Pilbeam | step-brother | 1886 | |
| Evelyn D | sister | 1897 | |
| George | brother | 1898 | |
| Frederick | brother | 1900 | |
| Annie M | sister | 1902 | |
| Ernest A | brother | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Royal Sussex Regiment cap badgeThis cap badge was worn by all other ranks.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialDavid parsons is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialDavid Parsons is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialDavid Parsons is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolPte D Parsons is remembered of the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchDavid Parsons is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham CemeteryAn inscription for David appears on his parents' headstone.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Cemetery | John65615 | |
| 5th Cinque Ports Cap Badge | John72644 |
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