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Born: Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia, 6th August, 1912.
Death: Queensland, Australia, 3rd July, 1990.
Date of Enlistment: 20th October, 1939.
Service No: VX54
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Major
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
Death: Queensland, Australia, 3rd July, 1990.
Date of Enlistment: 20th October, 1939.
Service No: VX54
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Major
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
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Award: The Order of the British Empire - Member (Military) (Imperial) Date Granted: 6th of March, 1947 Citation: ARMY - Distinguished service in the SW Pacific |
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Meritorious Service - New Guinea, New Britain, Greece 1945
“Major Parkinson was Bde Major, R.A. 5 Aust Div (AIF) from 7 Dec 1943 to 30 Sept 1945, and displayed energy and technical skill in New Guinea and New Britain gaining the full cooperation and respect of all officers of the Div. Artillery. He gave valuable service as instructor of gunnery and served in ops in North Africa, Greece, Crete, New Guinea and New Britain.” – Gazetted Citation.
“Major Parkinson was Bde Major, R.A. 5 Aust Div (AIF) from 7 Dec 1943 to 30 Sept 1945, and displayed energy and technical skill in New Guinea and New Britain gaining the full cooperation and respect of all officers of the Div. Artillery. He gave valuable service as instructor of gunnery and served in ops in North Africa, Greece, Crete, New Guinea and New Britain.” – Gazetted Citation.