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Early Life :
George Watson-ParkerEducated Dover College: School House 1906 – 1907
He married 1917
Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: Royal Army Service Corps |
| Action : War Survivor |
Although many perished in times of national conflict and in the service of their country, many more survived including those interned as Prisoners of War. Stories of those who did survive are included as part of this site, especially those with high gallantry awards, those included against an external rolls of honour and those who had a distinguished career in wartime and military leaderhip.
Detail :
Captain in RASC in WW1
Lost two sons in the Second World War, both of whom were Old Dovorians.
Patrick Ian Watson-Parker born 18 January 1918. Priory 1931 – 1934. Rugby and Running teams. Junior Victor Ludorem. Sergeant Pilot on RAFVR. Killed on active service 13 July 1940 during the Battle of Britain.
Derek Paul Watson-Parker born 17 September 1919. Priory 1933- 1936. Scholar. House prefect. Shooting VIII. Sergeant Pilot on RAFVR. Killed on active service 31st January 1940.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Halcyon No. 3546 E.C. | London |
| Joined : | Old Dovorian No. 5647 E.C. | London |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
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Joining Member – Joined the lodge 26th May 1937
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley