Historical records matching Hardy Falconer Parsons, VC
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About Hardy Falconer Parsons, VC
PARSONS, HARDY FALCONER
- Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Date of Death: 21/08/1917
- Age: 20
- Regiment/Service: Gloucestershire Regiment 1st/2nd Bn. attd. 14th Bn.
- Awards: V C
- Grave Reference: A. 16.
- Cemetery: VILLERS-FAUCON COMMUNAL CEMETERY
- Additional Information: Son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. Ash Parsons, of Leysian Mission, City Rd., London. Educated at Kingswood School, Bath. Medical Student at Bristol University, preparing for Medical Missionary Work.
- CWGC
Citation
An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 17th Oct., 1917, records the following:-
"For most conspicuous bravery during a night attack by a strong party of the enemy on a bombing post held by his command. The bombers holding the block were forced back, but Second Lieutenant Parsons remained at his post, and, single-handed, and although severely scorched and burnt by liquid fire, he continued to hold up the enemy with bombs until severely wounded. This very gallant act of self-sacrifice and devotion to duty undoubtedly delayed the enemy long enough to allow of the organisation of a bombing party, which succeeded in driving back the enemy before they could enter any portion of the trenches. The gallant officer succumbed to his wounds."
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Hardy Falconer Parsons, VC's Timeline
| 1897 |
June 13, 1897
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Rishton, Lancashire, England UK
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| 1917 |
August 21, 1917
Age 20
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France
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