| Rank | Private |
| Service # | A-22892 |
| Unit # | Kent Regiment, R.C.A.S.C. |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Chatham, ON |
Next of kin reported as Mrs. Emma Parker 57 Foster St., Chatham, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Cornhill Brick Yard.
He enlisted with the First Kents in August of 1940.
Served as a transport driver with the Kents. Transferred to another unit and served three years overseas. The CDN 12/03/43 (P) reported that Pte W. A. Parker had cabled his wife and mother that he had arrived safely overseas.
Reported returning to Canada from overseas duty aboard the troopship “Pasteur” expect to dock at Quebec City on the 22nd of September 1945. CDN 20/09/45. Reported returned from overseas duty CDN 23/09/45.
Date of Discharge: November 15th, 1945
William ‘Bud’ passed away 9 November, 1992 at the age of 81 years old.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | CDN, GOHS |
| Age | born 1911 |
| Birthplace | Chatham |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| When Enlisted | August 5th 1940 |
| Next of Kin | Albert Parker (Father) and Mrs. W. A. Parker of 10 Hyslop St., Chatham, ON. |
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