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We remember William Arthur Parker
We remember William Arthur Parker
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Frances Agnes Parker
Source:9548037
1892
1893
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Parker
Source:9548052
1893
1898
sibling
Constance Amelia Parker
Source:9548052
1898
1900
sibling
Thomas Henry Parker
Source:9549769
1900
1900
1901
location
16 Horse Fair, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9548037
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Frederick Charles Parker
Source:9548052
1903
1905
sibling
Gertrude Alice Parker
Source:9548052
1905
1908
sibling
Margaret Ellen Parker
Source:9548052
1908
1911
dates
Age 10
Source:9548052
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
Cecil Howard Parker
Source:9549788
1911
1918
dates
Age 17
Source:6962646
19th June 1918
1918
employment
Electric Fitter
Source:6962646
19th June 1918
1918
enlistment
Source:6962646
19th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
199411
RD Reserve Depot Farnborough
Source:6962646
19th June 1918 - 29th June 1918
1918
location
11 Albion Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6962646
19th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
199411
STHC School of Training Halton Camp, Buckinghamshire for aircraft apprentices.
Source:6962646
30th June 1918 - 9th November 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
199411
RD Reserve Depot Farnborough
C Section
Source:6962646
10th November 1918 - 29th November 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
199411
2 Flying Training School
Source:6962646
30th November 1918 - 21st May 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
199411
2 SD Pk Special Duties Park
Source:6962646
22nd May 1919 - 20th October 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
199411
Ripon Dispersal Unit
Source:6962646
21st October 1919 - 19th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6962646
19th November 1919
1923
marriage
Doris Mabel Parker nee Degg
Source:9549830
April 1923
1939
dates
Age 39
Source:9549731
29th September 1939
1939
employment
ARP Fire Warden at Work
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9549731
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Leading Switchgear Fitter, Electrical
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9549731
29th September 1939
1939
location
2 Salt Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9549731
29th September 1939
1970
death
Not War Related
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9549607
September 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Parker |
| Source | 9547973 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Albion Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th June 1918 | |
| 16 Horse Fair, Rugeley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Salt Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 199411 | STHC School of Training Halton Camp, Buckinghamshire for aircraft apprentices. | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 199411 | RD Reserve Depot Farnborough | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 199411 | Ripon Dispersal Unit | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 199411 | 2 Flying Training School | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 199411 | 2 SD Pk Special Duties Park | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 199411 | RD Reserve Depot Farnborough | C Section | Air Mechanic 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Parker | father | ||
| Frances Elizabeth Parker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Parker | sister | 1893 | |
| Constance Amelia Parker | sister | 1898 | |
| Frederick Charles Parker | brother | 1903 | |
| Gertrude Alice Parker | sister | 1905 | |
| Margaret Ellen Parker | sister | 1908 | |
| Thomas Henry Parker | brother | 1900 | |
| Frances Agnes Parker | sister | 1892 | |
| Cecil Howard Parker | brother | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Mabel Parker nee Degg | wife | April 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-19 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-07-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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William A Parker, RFC/RAFThis is a photograph of William A Parker with a group of RFC/RAF comrades. William is in the front row standing on the left. According to his Service Record he joined the RAF on 19 June 1918, although the family believes he did serve in the RFC before that. This photograph was dated 23 April 1923 on the reverse, but he and the group of men are wearing the RFC badge, so it must be prior to 1 April 1918. The family has his RFC badge and tie.
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Air Mechanic William A Parker 199411William in uniform wearing the RFC cap badge.
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Communities
Communities
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Parker, Degg, Deacon, Swinnerton Families, StaffordshireMore about Parker, Degg, Deacon, Swinnerton Families, Staffordshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Joanna64499 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 | Joanna64499 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 England Census | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William A Parker, RFC/RAF | Joanna64499 | |
| Air Mechanic William A Parker 199411 | Joanna64499 |
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