| Regimental number | 6780 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tailors cutter |
| Address | Tasma, Mowbray Road, Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M Parker, Tasma, Mowbray Road, Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Nicholson on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal ' For bravery and devotion to dutyduring the operations of BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th Oct., 1917. Corporal PARKER was in charge of Company Carriers. He kept his command well together throughout and delivered his loads intact in every instance to Company Headquarters notwithstanding the fact that they had to pass through heavy enemy barrages. In some instances by making wide detours he was able to avoid certain shelled areas and thus minimise the risk of casualties. During the period of waiting for fresh orders, etc. he assisted his platoon in consolidation work. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative which instilled confidence in his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
