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We remember Herbert Edward Parfitt
We remember Herbert Edward Parfitt
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1902
sibling
Frederick Percy Parfitt
Source:6983194
1902
1911
location
35 Cologne Road, Battersea, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983194
1911
1914
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
725
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6926040
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9553636
13th August 1914
1914
death
Killed in aeroplane accident.
St Amiens
France
Source:6983197
Source:6926040
16th August 1914
burial
Somme
France
6
Source:9188344
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Parfitt |
| Source | 6926040 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Cologne Road, Battersea, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 725 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Parfitt | mother | ||
| William James Parfitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Percy Parfitt | brother | 1902 |
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Herbert Parfitt.Contributed by:
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St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 1St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France where Herbert Parfitt is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 2St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France where Herbert Parfitt is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 3St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France where Herbert Parfitt is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 4St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France where Herbert Parfitt is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France.More about St.Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Alison2583 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flying Corps cap badge | Alison2583 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| St. Acheul French National Cemetery, Amiens - 4 | Vincent96527 |
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