Regimental number | 2703 |
Place of birth | Kangaroo Valley New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Dairy famer |
Address | Upper Kangaroo River, Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Father, Edward Parrish, Upper Kangaroo River, Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was in charge of a Carrying party and so organised his men that he was able to send a continuous supply of ammunition to the front line in spite of heavy enemy shell and machine gun fire. He personally organised the men under his control showing great ability in this task. His personal disregard of danger had a great influence on the men working for him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 84 |
Place of burial | Kangaroo Valley Cemetery, New South Wales |