PARKES, William
| Service Number: | 2421 |
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| Enlisted: | 22 September 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 30th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 1892 |
| Home Town: | Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Miner |
| Memorials: | Wallsend Soldier's Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 22 Sep 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2421, 30th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 11 Mar 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2421, 30th Infantry Battalion, Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova |
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Military Medal
'East of YPRES at POLYGON WOOD on the morning of 28th September a counter-attack was made on our right front. Telephonic communications both forward and laterally were interrupted. This man acted a runner and showed the greatest coolness and courage. He kept me continually in touch with the front line and the Battalion on our flank, moving through the hostile barrage with utter disregard for his own personal safety. When daylight came he continued to carry on although exposed to enemy's view, and kept me in constant communication. During the whole operation he was always one of the first to volunteer for any dangerous mission, and his devotion to duty set a very fine example and is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918