Francis Newton Parsons
Francis Newton Parsons | |
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Lieut Parsons depicted on a cigarette card | |
| Born | 23 March 1875 Dover, Kent |
| Died | 10 March 1900 (aged 24) Driefontein, South Africa |
| Buried | Driefontein Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1900 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Essex Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Second Boer War † |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Francis Newton Parsons VC (23 March 1875 in Dover – 10 March 1900) was educated at Dover College, joined the Essex Regiment and served in the Second Boer War. He was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.