Pomeroy Parker

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Pomeroy Parker
Born(1874-03-17)March 17, 1874
Gates County, North Carolina
DiedDecember 30, 1946(1946-12-30) (aged 72)
Place of burial
Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery Roxobel, North Carolina
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1892 - 1899
RankPrivate
UnitUSS Nashville
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

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]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ USMC History Division
  2. ^ Don Morfe (September 12, 2003). "Pomeroy Parker". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  3. ^ "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.

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