| Regimental number | 28405 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, James Parker, Wellsford, North Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 67 Tofua on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Bagneux British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No 24), Gezaincourt, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Elizabeth B. Parker, Wellsford, Auckland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on Belle Vue Ridge on 12th October this man as Stretcher Bearer carried wounded men from the front to Regimental Aid Post continuously fro 36 hours, working under the most intense barrage of machine gun and heavy artillery, and showing an absolute contempt for danger. He saved many lives.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 17 |