New book details wartime lives of Richmond father and son
The publication chronicles the experiences of Reginald Parrish in World War One and his son Ted in World War Two.
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The wartime experiences of Reginald Parrish and his son Ted are now documented in a new book titled 'Two Lives, Two World Wars'. Reginald Parrish, born in Richmond in 1890, served with the Royal Fusiliers and was injured during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. His son, Ted, later served in the RAF during World War Two, undertaking service in the Burma Campaign.
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Reginald Parrish enlisted in the Royal Fusiliers as a military bandsman. His service took him to India, but he was recalled to England when World War One began. The 29th Division, to which his battalion belonged, was deployed to the Dardanelles campaign. Reginald Parrish was wounded after landing at X Beach on April 25, 1915. His experiences were first reported in the Richmond & Twickenham Times in 1915, following the publication of a letter he sent to his brother Horace.
Ted Parrish's World War Two service
Following Reginald's military service, which also included periods of convalescence and service on the Western Front, he took up employment at the War Office. During World War Two, he was evacuated with the Ministry of Education to North Wales. His son, Ted, followed in his father's military footsteps by joining the RAF and serving in the Indian sub-continent during the Burma Campaign.
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Publication details
'Two Lives, Two World Wars' details the life stories of Reginald and Ted Parrish, covering their respective wartime service and experiences. The book was published on 26 October 2026. It is available for purchase from the website www.pastdayspublishing.com, Bushey Museum, and via Amazon.
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+What is the new book about?
The new book, 'Two Lives, Two World Wars', details the life stories and wartime experiences of Reginald Parrish, who served in World War One and was injured at Gallipoli, and his son Ted, who served in the RAF during World War Two in the Burma Campaign.
+Where can I buy the book?
The book 'Two Lives, Two World Wars' is available from the publisher's website, www.pastdayspublishing.com. It can also be purchased from Bushey Museum and through Amazon.
+When was Reginald Parrish injured?
Reginald Parrish was injured during World War One on April 25, 1915. He was wounded after landing at X Beach as part of the Dardanelles campaign, also known as Gallipoli.
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