| Regimental number | 172 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mt Gambier, South Australia |
| School | Unley Public School, Unley High School, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Waikerie, River Murray, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Alfred Parkes, Waikerie, River Murray, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front (accidentally wounded by bomb explosion; wounded again, Dernacourt, 8 April 1918). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
