John William Parsons Memorial Drinking Fountain Middle Image 0 / 0 - Expand Display full screen carousel Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a sandstone drinking fountain with a plaque affixed to the top. The fountain is facing south west toward the nearby Gregson Park War Memorial. Inscription Plaque Dedicated to the memory of John William Parsons who made the supreme sacrifice on the 12th July 1945 while Prisoner of War in 'RANAU' Borneo 2/3rd Motor Ambulance Corps 2nd AIF also member 8th Field Co. Engineers AIF 1914-1918. Age 49 years. Erected by his wife and daughters. Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more John William Parsons World Wars 1 and 2 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Gregson Park Cnr Tudor and Steel Streets Hamilton NSW 2303 Local Government Area Newcastle, City of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Fountain/Drinking fountain Recorded by Robert McLardy Dedication date 11 October 1946 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Sandstone