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We remember William James Parsons
We remember William James Parsons
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7720884
1st June 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Private
10871
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7720884
1st June 1904
1905
service
Royal Navy
Gunner 2nd Class
10871
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7720884
1st January 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10871
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7720884
22nd March 1905
1914
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10871
Royal Marine Artillery; HMS Natal
Source:9080679
20th March 1914
1915
death
Source:7720884
30th December 1915
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9080679
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Parsons |
| Source | 7720884 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 10871 | Royal Marine Artillery | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 10871 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 10871 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10871 | Royal Marine Artillery; HMS Natal | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| William Parsons | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-06-01 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-06-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WJ Parsons | Andrew13060 |
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