| Regimental number | 5197 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Tennyson Road, Mortlake, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A M Parsons, Tennyson Road, Mortlake, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the 39th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lincoln', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 14 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PARSONS Bertie Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
