'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed a splendid fearlessness and devotion in attending the wounded under heavy shell fire on the battlefield. Later, he personally led stretcher parties to the front line, and assisted to collect and evacuate the wounded. Owing to his energy and resource the battlefield was cleared of wounded by the evening. His disregard of personal safety and his cheerfulness under trying circumstances did much to maintain the spirits of the men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	3/2180
Date of birth	8 December 1890
Occupation	Minister
Age at embarkation	25
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs E Parr, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed a splendid fearlessness and devotion in attending the wounded under heavy shell fire on the battlefield. Later, he personally led stretcher parties to the front line, and assisted to collect and evacuate the wounded. Owing to his energy and resource the battlefield was cleared of wounded by the evening. His disregard of personal safety and his cheerfulness under trying circumstances did much to maintain the spirits of the men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Family/military connections	Brothers: 8/1817 Captain Cuthbert PARR, 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment; 24219 George PARR
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	26 October 1956
Age at death	65
Place of burial	Timaru Cemetery (Block L, Row 57, Plot 1318), Timaru, South Canterbury
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 24