7579 Private Fredrick Thomas Parkinson.
Scots Guards. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in the London
Gazette of 30 January 1920. A native of Padiham, Lancashire.
The award of the M.S.M was under the heading: -"In
recognition of devotion to duty and valuable services rendered whilst a Prisoner
of War, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms
of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May 1919".