| Regimental number | 1698 |
| Place of birth | Bealiba Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | P.O., Bealiba, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, A. Parker, P.O., Bealiba, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Signal Company Engineers Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous devotion to duty and personal bravery in repairing communications under heavy fire.' (Polygon Wood 20 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 20th September, 1917, Sapper PARKER displayed conspicuous gallantry in carrying out his duties as linesman. At a critical time during the attack the buried cabled route was blown out between two test points. Sapper PARKER immediately went out in a very heavy enemy barrage and effected repairs. He remained continuously on duty for 48 hours, during which time he did very valuable work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
