| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Parkinson, 'Keera', Palace Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: MED MO INF1 Promotion date: Major Unit: MED Staff 5 Div Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought several wounded stretcher bearers into the dressing station under very heavy fire, thereby undoubtedly saving many lives. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
