Pte. William Parr 4th Dorsets information, Arnhem.

Discussion in 'NW Europe' started by PeteBrits, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. PeteBrits

    PeteBrits Member

    Hello all,
    I’m new to the forum so I’m hoping this is in the right place. I’m looking for any information other that what I already have on my great uncle. (Which is posted below)

    I know he died in Arnhem trying to cross the river with the rest of the Dorsets and that his body was never found.

    If possible, I’m looking to find more info on what he did pre Arnhem. Did he arrive with the Regt in Normandy? Or arrive at a later date etc. It would also be amazing if I could see/find any photos of him during this time.
    If anyone could help or point me in the right direction it would greatly appreciated.

    The info I have so far:

    Private William Parr
    Service Number 14515121
    Died 25/09/1944, Arnhem.
    Aged 21
    4th Bn.
    Dorsetshire Regiment
    Son of Robert and Isabella Parr.
     
  2. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

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  3. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

  4. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

  5. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    Hello Pete

    As CL1 has stated - obtaining his service record is a must

    UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945
    Name: William Parr
    Given Initials: W
    Rank: Private
    Death Date: 25 Sep 1944
    Number: 14515121
    Birth Place: Liverpool
    Residence: Liverpool
    Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
    Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
    Regiment at Death: Dorsetshire Regiment
    Branch at Death: Infantry

    TD
     
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  6. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Added ''4th Dorsets'' to title & moved thread from the 'Airborne' section of the forum as 4th Dorsets weren't Airborne.
     
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  7. PeteBrits

    PeteBrits Member

    Thanks for putting it in the right place. With links to Arnhem I just placed it in here as a guess.
     
  8. PeteBrits

    PeteBrits Member

    Thanks for the replies everyone. I do not have his service records at the minute but definitely something I will get soon.
     
  9. harkness

    harkness Well-Known Member

    Parr01.jpg

    Parr02.jpg
     
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  10. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Have you bought this book?



    Books - The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
     
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  11. PeteBrits

    PeteBrits Member

    I havent actually Owen. Ill buy that now, definitelty worth a read. And thank you for the post Harkness, its all valuable information. Can I ask where it is you got those from?

    Pete.
     
  12. horsapassenger

    horsapassenger Senior Member

    The 4th Dorsets may not have been an Airborne unit but those members that attempted to cross the Rhine on the night of 24/25 September were allowed to become full members of the Arnhem Veterans Club.
    William Parr is one of those whose fate was still unknown and about whom information was being sought as the other 4 Dorset POWs were being released from captivity in 1945. Sadly it appears that nobody was able to provide information as to his fate.
     

    Attached Files:

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  13. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    I would think the 1939 Register available on Findmypast (FMP)

    TD
     
  14. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I've got the battalion war diary. If I don't post up any pages within a week drop me a message to prompt me.
     
  15. harkness

    harkness Well-Known Member

    Find My Past has the
    British Army Casualty Lists 1939-1945

    (The 1939 Register is a different animal)
     
  16. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    :blush: thanks for putting me right :rolleyes: - been having some senoir moments today

    TD
     
  17. harkness

    harkness Well-Known Member

    You too, eh? ;)
     
  18. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    It happens to the best of us sometime or other :lol::lol::lol:

    TD
     
  19. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    From the battalions war diary
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  20. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    According to Septembers Situation Report the battalion suffered 28 casualties on the 25th.
     

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