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Parker, Chester James, 1916-1942
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1916-1942
History
Chester James Parker was born on 29 July 1916 in Charters Towers, Queensland to James Athol Parker (1875-1954) and Margaret Ann (nee Brennan) (1894-1974). Parker was a student from University of Queensland and a Rhodes Scholar. Parker was engaged to Winifred Hanger. At the outbreak of World War Two, Parker joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and he and Winifred exchanged letters and telegrams. He was serving as a Lieutenant on HM Submarine Thorn on 6 August 1942 when she was sunk presumed dead.
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Revised, Linda Justo, 14-May-2020