Regimental number | 823 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Telegraphist |
Address | George Road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | George Parry, George Road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Great courage and devotion to duty in maintaining comunications at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: Military Medal (awarded) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at POZIERES, FRANCE, 21st. July to 6th. August 1916, Gunner PARRY displayed great courage and skill on many occasions in connection with the forward work of the battery, both in maintaining communication under very heavy fire and acting as runner when the lines got beyond repair. The forward observing station was practically always under heavy fire. The laying and maintaining of lines to this station was of great importance and was a very dangerous job. Gunner PARRY carried out his duties in a most excellent manner displaying great courage and devotion tu duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |