| Regimental number | 5073 |
| Place of birth | Stockport England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 57 Bridge Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles H Parker, 57 Bridge Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the assult on the Hindenburg Line in charge of a Lewis gun working in front of our line, when he kept down the enemy's snipers and facilitated the advance.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the assault on the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917 in charge of a Lewis Gun. Working in front of our line he kept down the enemy's snipers and facilitated the advance. Later he covered the retirement back to the enemy support trench and eventually go back with his gun still in action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Queenscliff Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
