Maxwell Gordon Parkin
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Jan 1970, aged 58 |
| Place of Death | Albany, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Mary Parkin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 16166 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Apr 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Sep 1941 ‒ 4 Nov 1941 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 29 Sep 1942 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 7 Aug 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Had completed year 8 studies. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Roleystone, orchard hand
War Service
On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman.
During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child.
Discharged on 2 Sep 1947
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Emu Point, transport driver; 1954 - 1968 at 431 Albany highway, Albany, manager, and no occupation from 1963;
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