| 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 |