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Cyril James PARDON, son of James PARDON (1884-1968) and Ellen STRINGER (1883-c. 1955), was born on 12 January 1920 in North Burlingham, Norfolk. In World War 2 he served with the 107 (The South Notts. Hussars) Regt., Royal Horse Artillery. and died in The Western Desert, Egypt on 6th June 1942. Cyril is buried/commemorated at Alamein Memorial.

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South Notts. Hussars, Royal Horse Artillery

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Cyril James Pardon (CWGC)
Alamein Memorial (CWGC)

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Last updated: Tue, 13 Jan 2026
PARDON, Cyril James
Family Historian Individual Narrative Cyril James PARDON, son of James PARDON (1884-1968) and Ellen STRINGER (1883-c. 1955), was born on 12 January 1920 in North Burlingham, Norfolk. In the 1921 Census (19 Jun 1921) he appeared in Burlingham St. Andrews, Norfolk - 1y 5m, living with parents James (36y 11m, farm labourer) and Ellen (37y 6m, home duties), and sister Esme Irene (5y 10m, full time scholar). Cyril was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Church Farm in Happisburgh, Norfolk - b. 12.01.1920, general carpentry work, livi..... View full FH text (See notes below)
Birth:	12.01.1920 : North Burlingham. Norfolk
1911 Census:	Burlingham St. Andrew, Norfolk : 1y 5m, living with parents James (36y 11m, farm labourer) and Ellen (37y 6m, home duties), and sister Esme Irene (5y 10m, full time scholar). (RG15 Piece 09761 Schedule 21 RD 228 RS 1 ED 7)
1939 Reg.:	Church Farm, Happisburgh, Norfolk, Happisburgh, Norfolk : b. 12.01.1920, general carpentry work, living with parents James (b. 04.07.1884, farm labourer) and Ellen (b. 02.12.1884, unpaid domestic duties). : General carpentry work (RG101/6580B/002/24 Letter Code: TRXX)
Death:	06.06.1942 : The Western Desert, Egypt : In 1942 the G.R.O.death registration entry: PARDON, Cyril J. - Gunner - 983215 - Royal Artillery - 1944 - 15 - 23 - 18
Memorial:	Eqypt : Alamein Memorial
Military:	The Commonwealth War Graves Commission grave registration entry for Cyril was “PARDON, Gnr. CYRIL JAMES, 983215. 107 (The South Notts. Hussars) Regt., Royal Horse Artillery. 6th June, 1942. Age 22. Son of James and Ellen Pardon, of North Lopham, Norfolk.”
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