Basic Details Surname Parsons Forenames Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Osmond War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He died of dysentery and septic fingers whilst aboard the hospital ship Dunluce Castle in the Mediterranean, having been evacuated from Gallipoli. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Mechanic Death and Burial details Country of burial Malta Town of burial Pieta Cemetery Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 10 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Died of Disease