Basic Details Surname Parsons Forenames Francis Newton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) The Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1900 Month of death March Day of death 10 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action at Driefontein, South Africa Manner of death reference Killed in Action