Edmund Alfrey Parks

(Confirmed)

Born: 17 April, 1891

Died: 26 July, 1943

Biographical Summary:

A labourer who enlisted in the AIF on 15 September 1915. He embarked for Egypt on 20 December 1915.

He joined the 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment on 17 January 1916. As part of the reorganization of the AIF he was transferred to the 10th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) on 27 March 1916. His unit arrived at Marseille, France on 13 June 1916 and immediately moved to northern France.

He was evacuated to England in December 1916 suffering from trench feet. Following treatment, convalescence and retraining in England, he rejoined the 10th FAB on 29 June 1917.

He embarked for Australia on 1 May 1919 and arrived on 11 June then was discharged from the AIF on 3 August 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Edmund Alfrey Parks

Service Number: 1787

Ranks:

• Held rank of Trooper
• Held rank of Gunner
• Held rank of Driver

Birth Records:

• 17 April, 1891 in Balmain, NSW, Australia

Death Records:

• 26 July, 1943 in North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Address:

• 39 Bradleys Head Road Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
• Member of - 10th Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

• PARKS Edmund Alfrey Service Number 1787 Place of Birth Sydney NSW Place of Enlistment Holdsworthy Holsworthy NSW Next of Kin Wife PARKS Caroline (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Edmund Alfred sic Parks (Website)

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