'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on the Belle Vue Ridge on 12th October when all his Company Officers were killed and all non commissioned officers were casualties Corporal Parker took command of, and reorganised the remaining men, at that time less than thirty. He made several attempts to get through the enemy wire, and showed absolute disregard for danger, and handled his men with remarkable coolness.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Regimental number	10382
Occupation	Plumber
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs R Parker, Huxley Street Pahiatua
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, J Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on the Belle Vue Ridge on 12th October when all his Company Officers were killed and all non commissioned officers were casualties Corporal Parker took command of, and reorganised the remaining men, at that time less than thirty. He made several attempts to get through the enemy wire, and showed absolute disregard for danger, and handled his men with remarkable coolness.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 9