7978 PTE W.C.PARRY S.WALES BORD (on 1914 Star)
7978 PTE W.C.PARRY S.W.BORD. (on pair)
William Charles Parry
Born 1882
Enlisted 3/3/03
To France 13/8/14 with 1st South Wales Borderers & qualified for the Aug-Nov 1914 Clasp
Wounded, probably on 21/10/14 during the First Battle of Ypres when the 1st S.W.B.'s attacked Poelcappelle - they lost 2 Officers & 19 O/Rs Killed, 1 Officer & 62 O/Rs wounded, and another 65 missing
Returned to Blighty & admitted to Alexandra Hospital, Cosham 27/10/14
Discharged 7/6/15 & was awarded the Silver War Badge
After amputation of his thumb due to active service he was entitled to a War Pension
His home address was 34 Mill Street, Abergavenny
With copy of his MIC, Newspaper Report, Silver War Badge Roll & 2 Pension Record Cards
Condition: Slightly stained, GVF
