| Regimental number | 3648 |
| Place of birth | Kyabram Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, A G Parkinson, Pedrick PO, Pedrick via Kyabram, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 2 and Reinforcement 3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A45 Hessen on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Trench Mortar Battery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 1 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 1 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Great gallantry and devotion to duty whilst in charge of party of trench mortar personnel, enabling valuable services to be rendered.' (At Westhoek 18-19 September 1917.) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK on the night of the 18th/19th September, 1917 these N.C.O.s showed great gallantry and devotion to duty whilst in charge of a party of Trench Mortar personnel, and succeeded in emplacing near the outposts one 9.45 inch Trench Mortar and one 6 inch Newton Mortar. These Mortars were required to demolish two enemy strong points which were a menace to our attack. The work was accomplished in spite of very heavy hostile barrage throughout the night. Thirty six rounds of 9.45 and forty four rounds of 6 inch Newton were fired by 8.20 a.m. and the strong points successfully engaged. These N.C.O.s showed a magnificent example and great determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
