Commemorated at Memorial Name Parkes Presbyterian Church First and Second World War Memorial Window Given name R Family name Geddes Gender Male Service number 2485 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1918 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Additional information Address given on enlistment documents Last held rank Lance Corporal Unit at embarkation 17th Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute