Regimental number | 2674 |
Place of birth | Strathalbyn South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Strathalbyn, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, G Parker, Strathalbyn, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Dunster Force |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He got his company into the assembly position with great skill, and showed excellent leadership during the advance, capturing a machine gun and putting the crew out of action. His courage and coolness were largely responsible for the excellent work done by his company in the consolidation of the final objective, and in repulsing several enemy counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Military Medal 'Recommended for his splendid conduct from 5th to 10th August during operations north west of POZIERES. He was especially noticed on 9th August carrying water throughout the day to wounded men in exposed positions. He showed real skill and enterprise in handling his party of scouts, and his information was always most valuable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Died as the result of an accident. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 31 |
Place of burial | Strathalbyn Cemetery, South Australia |