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John Thomas PARKER

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Surname: PARKER

Forename(s): John Thomas

Place of Birth: Holden, Yorkshire

Service No: 6141

Rank: Regimental Sergeant-Major

Regiment / Corps / Service: Manchester Regiment

Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion

Division: 5th Division

Age: 40

Date of Death: 1916-04-16

Awards: D.C.M.

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: H. 281.

CWGC Cemetery: FARNBOROUGH (VICTORIA ROAD) CEMETERY

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Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

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John Thomas Parker was the son of James and Jane Parker, née Bank. Both parents were born at Bolton-by-Bowland, Yorkshire.

1881 Bolton-by-Bowland, Yorkshire Census: Woodlands - John T. Parker, aged 5 years, born Bolton-by-Bowland, son of James and Jane Parker.

1891 Grindleton, Yorkshire Census: John Parker, aged 15, born Bolton-by-Bowland, Yorkshire, son of James and Jane Parker.

John was married to Norah Annie York in 1902.

1911 South Farnborough, Hampshire Census: The Squirrel, Park Road - C. Sg. [Colour Sergeant] John Thomas Parker, aged 35 years, born Holden, Yorkshire. Soldier 17 years service. [John, with his wife and daughter were living with her parents, Henry John and Annie Maria York.]

The British Army Pension Record for John Parker exists but may be incomplete.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Sjt-Maj John Parker, 6141, 2/Manch R. Qualifying date [for 1914 Star]: 15 August 1914. Disch.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: W.O. Cl.1 John Parker, 6141, 2nd Manch R.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: R.S.M. J. Parker, 6141 2nd Bn Manch. Date and Place of Death: Dis. 29.11.15. Died after discharge. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Norah A. £17 0s. 0d.

John is commemorated on the Roll of Honour Board in the lobby entrance of Farnborough and Cove War Memorial Hospital.

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SKIPTON

PARKER, Regimental Sergeant Major John, aged 40, Manchester Regiment, died at Farnborough, Hampshire, after being invalided home from France and discharged as medically unfit.

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Regimental Sergeant-Major John Thomas PARKER

Regimental Sergeant-Major John Thomas PARKER

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Manchester Regiment

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Manchester Regiment

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 5th Division

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 5th Division

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Surname: PARKER

Forename(s): J

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: 6141

Rank: Regimental Sergeant Major

Regiment: Manchester Regiment

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Awards: D C M

Died Date: 16/04/1916

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Citations of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-1920

6141 S/M J. Parker 2nd Bn. [Manchester Regiment]

For gallant conduct and good service throughout the very heavy fighting in which the Battalion has been engaged. (1. 4. 15)

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

1916

PARKER John of the Squirrell Park-road Farnborough Hampshire army pensioner died 16 April 1916 Administration (with Will) Winchester 19 October to Norah Annie Parker widow. Effects £166 9s.3d.

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St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Langcliffe

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St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Langcliffe

St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Langcliffe

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26 February 1915

Gallantry on the Battlefield – Honour for a Langcliffe Man

The Distinguished Conduct Medal has been awarded to 6141 Sergt. Major J. Parker, 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. It was part of his duty to see that ammunition was carried to the trenches, and this he did under a very heavy fire from the enemy. He will be well known to Langcliffe people and to others; he is a brother to Mr. Ralph Parker, of Bridge End, Settle, farmer.

Another who has gained a similar distinction is a native of Giggleswick, Lance Corporal A. J. Brown, 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment. He is a son of Mr. Fred Brown, who recently resided at Giggleswick, but who now lives at Sheffield. Lance Corporal Brown, who was called up at the beginning of the war, was a police constable stationed at Gildersome.

28 April 1916

PARKER – April 16th, at Farnborough, Hampshire, aged 40 years. John (late Regimental Sergt. Major 2nd Manchesters), beloved husband of Norah Parker, and second son of the late James Parker, and of Mrs. Parker, 5, Ribble Terrace, Settle.

28 April 1916

SETTLE – DEATH OF REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR JOHN PARKER

The death took place on 16th April at Farnborough, Hampshire, of Regimental Sergeant Major John Parker, second son of the late James Parker and Mrs. Parker of Ribble Terrace, Settle, at the age of 40 years. The deceased soldier commenced his military career 22 years ago, joining the Highland Light Infantry. He afterwards transferred to the 2nd Manchesters and saw service with this regiment in India, South Africa and in the present war. He went out with the first expeditionary force and was in the battle of Mons. In February, 1915, he was invalided home, but returned to France two months later. He was again invalided home in August, and was discharged as medically unfit in November. He was offered a commission twice but refused the honour. He gained three medals – Long Service, Good Conduct and the D.C.M., the latter being won in the present war. He was looked up to by both officers and men of his regiment, and the Colonel, in reference to him, said that he was a most reliable, trustworthy, sterling man, and as Regimental Sergeant Major he had always performed his duties in a most creditable manner. Special reference was made to the deceased on Sunday last by the Vicar of Settle, Rev. W. E. Linney.

The funeral took place on 20th instant at Farnborough Cemetery, but owing to the regiment being on active service it was impossible to have a full military funeral. However, the coffin was carried on a gun carriage covered with the Union Jack, was followed by the N.C.O.’s of the Hampshire Regiment, and at the graveside the ‘Last Post’ was sounded. He leaves a widow and one child. Amongst the beautiful wreaths were many from officers and N.C.O.’s of his regiment.

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26 February 1915

Gallantry on the Battlefield: Honour for a Langcliffe man

The Distinguished Conduct Medal has been awarded to 6141 Sergeant Major J. Parker, 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. It was part of his duty to see that ammunition was carried to the trenches, and this he did under heavy fire from the enemy. He will be well known to Langcliffe people and to others as the brother of Mr. Ralph Parker of Bridge End, Settle, farmer.

Another to gain the above medal is a native of Giggleswick, Lance Corporal A.J. Brown, 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment. He is the son of Mr. Fred Brown, who now lives at Sheffield. Lance Corporal Brown, who was called up at the beginning of the war, was a police constable stationed at Gildersome.

28 April 1916

DEATH OF REGIMENTAL SERGEANT-MAJOR J. PARKER OF SETTLE

The death took place on 16th April last at Farnborough, Hampshire, of Regimental Sergeant Major John Parker, second son of the late Mr. James Parker and Mrs. Parker of Ribble Terrace, Settle, at the age of 40 years. The deceased soldier commenced his military career 22 years ago, joining the Highland Light Infantry. He afterwards transferred to the 2nd Manchesters and saw service with this regiment in India, South Africa and in the present war. He went out with the first expeditionary force and was in the battle of Mons. In February 1915 he was invalided home, but returned to France two months later. He was again invalided home in August, and was discharged as medically unfit in November. He was offered a commission twice but refused the honour. He gained three medals, viz., Long Service, Good Conduct and the D.C.M., the latter being won in the present war. He was looked up to by both officers and men of his regiment, and the Colonel said of him that he was a most reliable, trustworthy, sterling man, and as Regimental Sergeant Major he had always performed his duties in a most creditable manner. Special reference was made to the deceased on Sunday last by the Vicar of Settle, Rev. W. E. Linney.

The funeral took place on the 20th inst. at Farnborough Cemetery, but owing to the regiment being on active service it was impossible to have a full military funeral. However, the coffin was carried on a gun carriage covered with the Union Jack, and was followed by the N.C.O.s of the Hampshire Regiment, and at the graveside the ‘Last Post’ was sounded. He leaves a widow and one child. Amongst the beautiful wreaths were many from officers and N.C.O.s of his regiment.

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