PFC Cassius Pembrook Parsons

courtesy of Ron Stewart

PFC Cassius Pembrook Parsons was born in November 1897 in Sussex County, Virginia to Everett Owen and Ada L (Rogers).  For a time he lived with his namesake paternal grandfather who farmed.  His father also farmed.

After entering the service, Cassius was assigned to E Company 116th Infantry.  PFC Parsons was killed in action on 15 Oct 1918

PFC Parsons is buried in Waverly Cemetery in Waverly, Virginia.