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George Marshall Parker Jr.
Born(1889-04-17)April 17, 1889
Iowa
DiedOctober 25, 1968(1968-10-25) (aged 79)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1910–1946
Rank Major General
Commands heldCommander of the Post Manila, Philippines
Battles/warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal

George Marshall Parker, Jr. (April 17, 1889 – October 25, 1968) was an Officer of the United States Army with the rank of Major General. General Parker commanded the Post Manila, Philippines.

Before the Japanese invasion of the Philippines Gen. Parker was assigned the command of the Southern Luzon Force (SLF), which consisted of the 41st Division, 51st Division and the Battery A of 86th Field Artillery Regiment of the Philippine Scouts.[1] The 41st Division was centered around Nasugbu, Batangas and Tagaytay Ridge to meet any landings by the Japanese on the western shores of Southern Luzon, while the 51st was assigned on the eastern shores of in the event the Japanese would land in the vicinity of Lamon Bay.

On December 23, two weeks after the Japanese landings, the SLF was ordered to Bataan as Gen. Douglas MacArthur activated War Plan Orange. In Bataan, the SLF was converted to the Philippines II Corps during the Battle of Bataan.[2]

Decorations

Army Distinguished Service Medal[3]
Mexican Border Service Medal
World War I Victory Medal
American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp
Bronze star
Bronze star
 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ two Service Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Gold star
 Philippine Defense Medal with Bronze Star

References

  1. ^ Alcaraz, Ramon (3 November 1941). "Diary of Ramon Alcaraz - November 4, 1941". The Philippine Diary Project. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Biography of Major-General George Marshall Jr. Parker (1889 – 1968), USA". Generals.dk. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  3. ^ "Valor awards for George M. Parker, Jr. | Military Times Hall of Valor". Militarytimes.com. 2010-07-04. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-11-12.


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