Place of birth | Colac Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Murray Street, Colac, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Frank Parkes, Murray Street, Colac, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in the assault and established a series of strong posts on his unprotested flank, thus saving the advanced waves from being cut off. Later, when in temporary command of the battalion, he did good work during an enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |