| Surname: | Parkinson |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Acting WOI (RSM) |
| Army Number: | 1471 |
| Notes: | MPSC. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 22/1/15. 21/4/1885 born, served 16 years 222 days, 27/10/1919 promoted Sergeant Major. John William Parkinson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29623 Page: 5960 June 15, 1916) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Staff Sergeant Acting Quarter Master Sergeant. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30445 Page: 13493 Dec. 24, 1917) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Staff Sergeant acting Sergeant Major. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30111 Page: 5492 June 4, 1917) |
| Citation: | 1471, S/Sgt (A/SM) J W Parkinson, Mil. Prov. S. Corps. |