| Regimental number | 6081 |
| Place of birth | Corowa, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mail assistant |
| Address | Randwick PO, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.3 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Henry Parnell, Corowa, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konig Frederich August', 20 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 18 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Date of return to Australia incorrectly entered on AWM Nominal Roll as 26 September 1917. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PARNELL Albert John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
