Basic Details Surname Parkes Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Served Honours V.C. Notes Private Samuel Parkes VC who was a Wigginton born man awarded the Victoria Cross for valour for his actions during the Charge of the Light Brigade on 25th Oct 1854. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Princess Louise`s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private