Trooper RW Parker

Subject: Trooper RW Parker Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:11 pm

Ive just picked up a, whats seems to be, QSA inscribed to a Trp RW Parker Victorian M.R in front of TRP is 15. Any thoughts?

Posts : 465 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon

Why not try [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] name search - I think you will find 15 Tpr Richard Wilson Parker

He is also listed on the Australian War Memorial site:
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Best I can do.

Posts : 465 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon

Sorry, I forgot to mention - if you click on the unit name against his entry on the ABW site, it will reveal details of their operations in SA.

Subject: Re: Trooper RW Parker Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:19 pm

Thanks Kenny
I bought a kist at a local antiques fair and inside was a small wooden draw with a broken lock, after eventually opening the medal was found inside.
Now to try and trace him to see if there any relatives.
Something to do over Xmas

frank

Subject: Re: Trooper RW Parker Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:47 pm

Ok picked him up, 4th Contingent Victorians.

Posts : 465 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon

Frank,

I regret I do have access to Australian Family History records - however I have found a Richard Wilson Parker (died 7 May 1919), son of Richard Parker (died 1896), buried in Melbourne General Cemetery. May not be your man.

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Kenny

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