Indian Volunteer Officer’s Decoration. GV issue with integral top brooch bar (Captain C.G. Parker, Rangoon Vol. Rifles.)

Note: Single letter 'N' in rank with official correction

Important: The Volunteer Decoration confirmed awarded per Gazette of India issue of 25 November 1911

Reference the Indian Army List issue of January 1911, Charles Herbert Parker is listed as a Captain serving with the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. He had been first commissioned on, 4 January 1893, and had been holding the rank of Captain since 30 November 1904. His appointment in the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles had an effective date of 23 September 1909. By occupation, Charles was a Civil Engineer, employed by the Public Works Department. The Institution of Civil Engineers, record Charles under 'Associates Lists' for 1906, with his residence shown as, P.W.D., Prome Road, Rangoon, Burma

Condition: GVF

Code: 20983