Roy H. Parker

Chaplain (Major General) Roy H. Parker, USA (May 15, 1890 – January 15, 1970) was an American Army officer who served as the 7th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1949 to 1952.[2]

Roy H. Parker
Major General Roy H. Parker
7th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army
Born(1890-05-15)May 15, 1890
DiedJanuary 15, 1970(1970-01-15) (aged 79)
Resting Place
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1918–1952
Rank Major General
Commands heldU.S. Army Chaplain Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Korean War
AwardsLegion of Merit
Spouse(s)Brazilia Ginsburg Parker[1]

References

  1. Emma Morton Ginsburg, The Wife of the Wandering Jew by C.E.Landers 1950
  2. Hewes, James E. (1983). PRINCIPAL OFFICIALS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, 1900–1963. U.S. Government Printing Office.
Military offices
Preceded by
Luther D. Miller
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army
1949–1952
Succeeded by
Ivan L. Bennett
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