Francis Newton Parsons, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francis Newton Parsons

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 23-Mar-1875

Place of Birth: Dover, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Mar-1900

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Aries

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.