| Regimental number | 5199 |
| Place of birth | Hull, Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Greengrocer |
| Address | The Kyra, 30 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 113 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G Parkin, The Kyra, 30 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Natal Senior Cadets; discharged on leaving Durban. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marama', 31 August 1916; discharged (medically unfit: arthritis, both knees), Sydney, 12 December 1916. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery (Section 46A Grave 7), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PARKIN George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
