Pomeroy Parker
Pomeroy Parker (March 17, 1874 – December 30, 1946) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Pomeroy Parker | |
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| Born | March 17, 1874 Gates County, North Carolina |
| Died | December 30, 1946 (aged 72) |
| Place of burial | Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery Roxobel, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1892 - 1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Parker was born on March 17, 1874 in Gates County, North Carolina. He joined the Marine Corps from Norfolk, Virginia in September 1892. In May 1899, shortly before his medal was awarded to him, he received a bad conduct discharge.[1]
Parker died on December 30, 1946 and is buried at Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery in Roxobel, North Carolina.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1874, Gates County, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[3]
References
- USMC History Division
- Don Morfe (September 12, 2003). "Pomeroy Parker". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
- "War with Spain; Parker, Pomeroy". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
External links
- "Pomeroy Parker". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 25, 2010.