William Russell Parnell was an Irish-born adventurer and soldier during the mid-to late 19th century. A member of the 17th Lancers during the Crimean War, he participated in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava.
Photograph of Colonel William R. Parnell, Company H, First Cavalry
Colonel William R. Parnell, 1836–1910 funeral service—eulogy
Colonel William R. Parnell, 1836–1910 funeral service - cover
Headstone of Colonel William R. Parnell
San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco National Cemetery is a United States national cemetery, located in the Presidio of San Francisco, California. Because of the name and location, it is frequently confused with Golden Gate National Cemetery, a few miles south of the city.
San Francisco National Cemetery looking north towards the Golden Gate Bridge.
The entrance of the San Francisco National Cemetery