Personal Number: 64050 Rank: Colonel Name: Joseph Donald PARKER, MBE, MiD Unit: Royal Corps of Signals London Gazette : 30 June 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35611/supplement/2853/data.pdf The KING approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period July, 1941. to October, 1941:— . Royal Corps of Signals. Lt. (temp. Capt.), J; D. Parker (64050). London Gazette : 14 October 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36209/supplement/4542/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: — To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:— Captain (temporary Major) Joseph Donald Parker (64050), Royal Corps of Signals (Farnham, Surrey). London Gazette : 20 June 1967 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44345/supplement/6804/data.pdf ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS Maj. J. D. PARKER, M.B.E. (64050), having attained the age limit relinquishes his commn., 16th Jun. 1967, and is granted the hon. rank of Col.
London Gazette : 30 June 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35611/supplement/2851/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35611/supplement/2853/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Parker, Joseph Donald Rank: Captain Service No:... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/78/377 Name Parker, Joseph Donald Rank: Captain Service No: 64050 Regiment: Royal Signals Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Special Operations and Escapes) Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943