Difference between revisions of "Edward Neil Parker"
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Revision as of 13:39, 31 March 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 3 Sep 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Jun 2009, aged 83 |
| Place of Death | Balcatta, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Occupation | clerk |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Edward Parker |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | [recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5550167 441559 & WX23295] |
| Date of Enlistment | 9 Oct 1943 & 4 Jun 1945 |
| Rank | Flight Sergeant & Private |
| Unit/Formation | RAAF Headquarters & 18th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot |
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| Monument(s) | Roleystone Roll of Honour |
Pre War
On 28 Apr 1941 Edward commenced with the Western Australian government Railways as a Junior Clerk in Perth on 35% of the adult wage. By the time he enlisted in the RAAF on 2 Oct 1943 he was being paid 70% of a normal adult wage. His WAGR records speak of his servicing in both the RAAF and the 2nd AIF. Resuming from Military Leave on 12 Sep 1946 he was again employed as a clerk until he resigned on 12 Sep 1947.
War Service
Served in the RAAF from 9 Oct 1943 until 23 Apr 1945 with the rank of Flight Sergeant (?). From 4 Jun 1945 until 12 Sep 1946 he then served in the AIF as a Private in the 18th Advanced Ordnance Depot.
Post War
During 1956 Edward married Rosebud Mary Lester locally. Five children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Raeburn road, Roleystone; 1958 Peet road, Roleystone, orchardist; 1963 at 217 Albany highway, Victoria Park, newsagent; 1972 - 1977 at 61 Mackie street, Victoria park, newsagent; 1980 at 105 Berwick street, newsagent
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