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William Joseph PARKINSON

Regimental number2724
Place of birthDubbo New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressWallendbeen, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Joseph William Parkinson, Wombat Road, Wallendbeen, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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