b. 1846 Bolton, Lancashire. d. 12/01/1925 Barton upon Irwell, Greater Manchester.
DATE OF AM ACTION: 18/06/1885 Clifton Hall Colliery, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
Very little is known about the life of Charles Parkinson other than his Albert Medal action.
AM CITATION:
THE Queen has been graciously pleased to confer ” The Albert Medal ” on the following persons, for conspicuous gallantry displayed on the occasion of the explosion at the Clifton Hall Colliery in June last: — ” The Albert Medal of the First Class.” Thomas Worrall, Underlooker. John Crook, Manager, Agecroft Colliery. ” The Albert Medal of the Second Class” Charles Parkinson, Fireman. George Higson, Fireman. Aaron Manley, Pit Carpenter. George Hindley, Blacksmith.
BURIAL LOCATION: SWINTON CEMETERY, SWINTON, GREATER MANCHESTER.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.