David PARKES

Regimental number3608
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Address78 Station Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Joseph Parkes, Bexley, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 May 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 May 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 32nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 2 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal