| Regimental number | 2566 |
| Place of birth | Boort Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John Parkinson, Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The advancing enemy had outflanked the battery with machine guns and riflemen, who were firing at short range on the detachments and the teams. This gunner, who was in charge of the battery machine gun on the exposed flank by the skilful handling of his gun and devoted courage, kept the enemy at bay until the guns were clear. He then rallied scattered parties of infantry and re-formed them in the vicinity, and thus strengthened a weak portion of our line till reinforcements arrived.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 349 Pte Eric Harry PARKINSON, 12th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 4 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
