| Regimental number | 4293 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bellerine, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Parry, Sheffield, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Rosieres on 19 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 19th August 1918 the 42nd Battery - in action to the East of ROSIERES - was heavily shelled by 4.2s. and 5.9s. Several shells fell right on the position, wounded the Battery Commander (Major S.F. HODGENS, D.S.O.) ignited the camouflage and started a fire in a gun-pit. [3592 W.] Sergeant DEAN and two others [PARRY and 32298 H.B. McCALLUM], at great personal risk, remained at the position and carried the wounded Officer to a place of safety. This done, he immediately returned to assist in extinguishing the fire. This timely and brave action, probably saved the life of the Officer mentioned and prevented the guns and ammunition from being destroyed during a critical period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
