Robert Park

(Confirmed)

Born: 8 December, 1886

Died: 26 September, 1917

Biographical Summary:

A Captain with the Royal Australian Engineers at Georges Heights, Mosman who was appointed to the AIF on 1 May 1916. He embarked for England on 22 May with 4th Australian Tunnelling Company and arrived on 18 July 1916.

In August he moved from Englnad to frontline service, then in September he was transferred to the 13th Field Company Engineers.

He was killed in action on 26 September 1917 near Zonnebeke, Belgium while undertaking liaison and forward reconnaissance with the 13th Infantry Brigade. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Robert Park

Ranks:

• Held rank of Captain

Birth Records:

• 8 December, 1886 in Southbridge

Death Records:

• 26 September, 1917 in Zonnebeke

Address:

• Georges Head Barracks Middle Head Road Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 4th Australian Tunnelling Company
• Member of - 13th Field Company Engineers

Main Sources:

• PARK Robert Service Number Captain Place of Birth South Bridge New Zealand Place of Enlistment NA Next of Kin Wife PARK Grace E (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Rolls Robert Park (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour Robert Park (Webpage)
• Commonwealth War Graves Captain Robert Park (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour Death Notice (Webpage)
• Probate Notice Robert Park (Webpage)
• ROLL OF HONOUR Captain Robert Park (Webpage)

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