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Walter Parkes

Details

Forename Walter
Surname Parkes
Middle Name William
Memorial Standish Cenotaph
Age 40
Address 31 Grove Lane
Parents' Address 68 Warrington Road (Aunt, Mrs Haddock)
Township
Rank Gunner
Occupation or place of work Employed at Victoria Pit, Wigan Coal & Iron Co, Boars Head
Regiment Royal Field Artillery 58th Batt
Day of Death 15
Month of Death October
Year of Death 1917
Cause of Death Killed in action
Place of Burial The Huts Cemetery
Regiment Number W/5563
Name of War First World War
Location Unknown
Additional Information Son of Alfred & Alice
Ref: CWGC, WO 3/11/17
Wigan Coal & Iron Co Records