| Date of birth | 20 August 1918 |
| Date of death | 17 January 1944 |
| Mothers name | Clarice Kathleen née Howard) |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | Alfred James Parnell |
| Siblings | , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Buried where | Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy. XVI. D. 32 |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | c/o Railways, Pukerua Bay |
| Educational achievements | Matriculation Standard |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, 7th Army Clasp, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal |
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Place of death | Abruzzo, Italy |
| Date of arrival overseas | 24 March 1941 |
| Theatres of war | Egypt, Middle East, Italy |
| Place of embarkation | Wellington on HMT M02 |
| Surname | PARNELL |
| War memorial | Tokomaru |
| Place enlisted | Wellington |
| Christian names | Lawrence Alfred |
| Place of arrival overseas | Egypt |
| Wars | WW11 |
| Service number | 35766 |
| Religion | C of E |
| Date enlisted | 04 June 1940 |
| Final rank | Private |
| Regiment or service | 22nd (Motor) Bn, NZEF |
| Embarkation date | 01 February 1941 |
| User reference | 8.87 |
Complexion: Fair Height: 5' 9”
Eyes: Brown Hair: Hazel
Weight: 10st. 4lb Complexion: Fair
Declared age: 21 years 300 days.
Last Employer: Harrisons Ramsay Ltd, Johnston St, Wellington.
Died aged 29 years.
Lawrences father was a Porter at Tokomaru Station.
Probate: Will at Archives NZ, Wellington.
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