George Henry Parkin

From UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919

• NAME: George Henry Parkin
• BIRTH PLACE: Beighton, Sheffield
• DEATH DATE: 15 Apr 1918
• DEATH PLACE: France and Flanders
• ENLISTMENT PLACE: Treeton, Yorks
• RANK: C.S.M.
• REGIMENT: York and Lancaster Regiment
• BATTALION: 1st 5th (T.F.) Battalion
• REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 240059
• TYPE OF CASUALTY: Killed in action
• THEATRE OF WAR: Western European Theatre
• COMMENTS: D.C.M. George Henry Parkin was awarded The DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while acting as Company Sergeant Major he showed great determination and energy in organising and leading a ration party to isolated posts which could not be reached by day, When the battalion was relieved he voluntarily remained behind to bring in five wounded men from advanced posts and worked for several hours in a most exposed position until this was accomplished , He set a splendid example to his men . George Henry Parkin is also commemorated at the war memorial at Dinnington Yorkshire .

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PARKIN, GEORGE HENRY

• Rank: Company Serjeant Major
• Service No: 240059
• Date of Death: 15/04/1918
• Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 1st/5th Bn.
• Awards: D C M
• Panel Reference: Panel 125 to 128.
• Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL