Ernest Parsons (rugby union) explained

Ernest Ian Parsons (24 October 1912 – 14 August 1940) was a New Zealand born rugby union player, who gained one cap for England (in the 1939 Calcutta Cup match).[1] During the Second World War he served with the Royal Air Force (No. 10 Squadron RAF), and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

He was killed in 1940 and is buried in France.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ernest Parsons | Rugby Union | Players and Officials . ESPN Scrum . 2013-09-05.
  2. Web site: Casualty Details . CWGC . 1940-08-14 . 2013-09-05.