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JOHN AUBREY PARKE

  • Died: 28 Sep 1915
  • Rank: Lieutenant
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  • Died: 28 Sep 1915
  • Rank: Lieutenant
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Personal
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  • Surname: PARKE
  • Forename: JOHN AUBREY
  • Initials: J A
  • Date of Birth: 06 Oct 1892
  • Place of Birth: Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall
  • Place of Birth Source: Parish Registers
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  • Schools attended: Durnford School, Langton Matravers Winchester College 190611 Oriel College, Oxford 1911
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  • Family (parents and grandparents): Son of Laurence and Evelyn Jane (nee Lees) Parke
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  • Notes: Brother of Walter Evelyn Parke who also died Oct 1914. A 3rd brother Laurence survived the war and served in the Home Guard during WWII
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  • Regiment at call-up: Rifle Brigade
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  • Rank at call-up: Second Lieutenant
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  • Source: Parish Registers
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Death and Memorial
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  • Age at death: 23
  • Date of death: 28 Sep 1915
  • Regiment at death: Durham Light Infantry
  • Battalion at death: 9th Bn.
  • Rank at death: Lieutenant
  • Circumstances of death: Died at the Battle of Loos
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  • Location of grave: Menin Gate
  • Position: Panel 36 & 38
  • Other memorials: Brass plaque in St Mary's, Sturminster Marshall St Nicholas, Moreton Durnford School memorial in St George's, Langton Matravers
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