About Ernest Parsons
Lived 1912 – 1940 (aged 27). Ernest Parsons was a British rugby union player.
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). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Parsons?
British rugby union player (1912-1940)
When was Ernest Parsons born?
Ernest Parsons was born on 24 October 1912.
When did Ernest Parsons die?
Ernest Parsons died on 14 October 1940.
What was Ernest Parsons's occupation?
Ernest Parsons was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ernest Parsons?
Ernest Parsons was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernest Parsons (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Parsons. https://biography.guide/ernest-parsons/
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