Further Information on this Memorial for:
| Roll of Honour Ref. |
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| Memorial Ref. |
9259 |
| Surname |
Parker |
| Initials |
Walter |
| Rank |
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| Ship or Regiment |
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| Date of Death |
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| Age |
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| Place of Death |
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| Remarks |
Walter was born in 1890, son of John and Mary Parker of Middle Coombe cottage, South Pool. When war broke out he had been working as a butcher in Kingsbridge. He continued his trade in the ASC from 1914. In March 1918 he was home on leave and a relative recalls him sitting by the Creek, in his uniform. Three weeks later he was killed by a shell whilst distributing food to his regiment in France. He is buried in the Canada Farm Cemetery near Ieper in Belgium. Died aged 28. |
| Parish |
South Pool |
| Memorial Type |
War Memorial |
| Memorial Location |
South Pool, Church of St. Nicholas & St. Cyriac Churchyard |
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