John Leon PARKER

Regimental number5888
Place of birthBellevue, Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTool sharpener
AddressYouanmi PO, Youanmi, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Parker, Youanmi PO, Youanmi, Western Australia
Enlistment date11 July 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 13
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board SS Port Darwin on 8 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John William and Christina PARKER. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 March 1940
Age at death43
Place of burialNew Cheltenham Cemetery, Victoria