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We remember William Parsons
We remember William Parsons
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8633688
12th January 1904
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
HMS Exmouth
Source:8633688
July 1913 - August 1917
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8633688
May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
Source:8633687
June 1916
service
Royal Navy
305828
Source:6305387
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Parsons |
| Source | 6305387 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 305828 | ||||
| Royal Navy | Stoker Petty Officer | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Exmouth | Stoker Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Western Times 16 June 1916 p7 | Maggie85957 | |
| RN Register of Seaman's Services 1853-1928 | Maggie85957 |
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