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Eric Harry PARKINSON

Regimental number349
Place of birthMentone Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMotor builder
AddressDandenong Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Thomas Parkinson, Dandenong Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 30 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 4 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2566 Pte William George PARKINSON, 12th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death11 June 1975
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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