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We remember Richard Slee Parnell
We remember Richard Slee Parnell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Edward Venning Parnell
Source:8341582
9th August 1879
1881
sibling
Mary Slee Wolfe
Parnell
Source:8341582
3rd November 1881
1884
sibling
Olive May Burridge
Parnell
Source:8341582
26th October 1884
1886
sibling
Myrtle Elsie Maud Burridge
Source:8341582
9th May 1886
1889
1891
sibling
George William Parnell
Source:8341582
26th June 1891
1916
employment
Farmer
Tambellup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8341582
28th August 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8341582
28th August 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3258
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Source:8341582
28th August 1916 - 6th November 1919
1924
marriage
Florence Hilda Oxman
Source:8341582
9th February 1924
1925
children
Myrtle Elsie Wellstead nee Parnell
Source:8341582
22nd December 1925
1927
children
Noel Edward John Parnell
Source:8341582
13th December 1927
1929
children
Alfred James Parnell
Source:8341582
23rd March 1929
1930
children
Margaret Down formerly Parnell nee Parnell
Source:8341582
13th December 1930
1979
death
Unknown
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8341582
14th October 1979
burial
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8341582
1979
dates
Age 90
Source:8341582
14th October 1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Slee |
| Initials | RS |
| Last Name | Parnell |
| Source | 8341582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3258 | 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Elsie Wellstead nee Parnell | daughter | 22nd December 1925 | |
| Noel Edward John Parnell | son | 13th December 1927 | |
| Alfred James Parnell | son | 23rd March 1929 | |
| Margaret Down formerly Parnell nee Parnell | daughter | 13th December 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Slee | mother | ||
| Edward Venning Parnell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Venning Parnell | brother | 9th August 1879 | |
| Mary Slee Wolfe nee Parnell | sister | 3rd November 1881 | |
| Olive May Burridge nee Parnell | sister | 26th October 1884 | |
| Myrtle Elsie Maud Burridge | sister | 9th May 1886 | |
| George William Parnell | brother | 26th June 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Hilda Oxman | wife | 9th February 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Yellowish | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-29 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-29 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Gnowangerup CemeteryGnowangerup, Western Australia. Burial pace and place of association for Private 3258 Richard Slee Parnell, 10th Australian Light Horse.
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Kathy30586
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gnowangerup Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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