John Orbel Whitefield Parkin
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 4 Sep 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 31 Aug 1973, aged 64 |
| Place of Death | Roleystone, Western AUstralia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years 2 months |
| Description | 5'7" (1.70m) tall ; ; fresh complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair ; Scar on back of left leg |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Dorothy Mary Parkin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W47828 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Dec 1941 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | District Accounts Office, Perth |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | Roleystone Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
John's service was in three different forms: from 23 Dec 1941 until 16 Apr 1942 he was a full time member of the VDC. On 17 Apr 1942 he becme a member of a Garrison Battalion, and then on 3 Jun 1942 he was enlisted into the Australian military Forces.
Discharged on 23 Nov 1945
Post War
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