Chailey Parish Magazine notes in October 1914 that Rainald Parker is serving his King and Country.  In October 1915 he is noted as Parker, Pte R, County of London Cyclists and the following month this information is upgraded to Parker, Pte R, 25th County of London Cyclists.  In December 1915 there is another change and he is recorded as Parker, L-Corpl R, ASC, MT, England.

 

In March 1917, his promotion to corporal is noted, followed in December 1917 by notification of his further promotion to sergeant.  This is the final entry for this man in Chailey’s parish magazine.

 

There are no men by the name of Rainald Parker noted on the 1901 census of England and Wales.  In the England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 however, the birth of Rainald Fortescue Parker is noted as having been registered in the March 1896 quarter at Royston, Hertfordshire.

 

A search of the National Archives’ on-line medal information card index did not reveal any matches for a man of this name serving with the Army Service Corps.

 

 

Sources and Acknowledgements

 

• England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983
• 1901 Census of England and Wales
• Chailey Parish Magazine