Born on 12 October 1876 in London, England - husband of Elizabeth Richardson, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Edward and Eleanor Parsonage, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410181) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 16 January 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.A.18), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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