| Regimental number | 1026 |
| Place of birth | Talbot, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Timberworker |
| Address | Westonia, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 196 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry Parker-Layock, Little Hampton, Trentham, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Sergeant PARKER-LAYOCK has been with the Battalion since its inception, and has shown consistent good work and devotion to duty. He is an excellent N.C.O. on patrol and invariably obtains accurate and very valuable information. He has set a fine example to all ranks especially during the YPRES offensive in September/October, 1917, by his unfailing cheerfulness and courage and is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 28 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 17 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 13 July 1919. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as PARKER-LAYCOCK. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PARKER-LAYOCK James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
