John Parr (British Army soldier)
John Henry Parr (30 July 1897 – 21 August 1914) was an English soldier. He is believed to be the first soldier of the British Empire to be killed during World War I.
John Henry Parr | |
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Grave of Private John Parr in St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Belgium. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Ole Parr" |
| Born | 19 July 1897 Church End, Finchley, London, England |
| Died | 21 August 1914 (aged 17) Obourg, Belgium |
| Buried | St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Belgium |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1914 |
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 14196 |
| Unit | (Duke of Cambridge's) Middlesex Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I † |
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