George M. Parker (United States Army officer)
George Marshall Parker Jr. | |
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| Born | April 17, 1889 Iowa |
| Died | October 25, 1968 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1946 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | Commander of the Post Manila, Philippines |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished 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 and the Philippines II Corps during the Battle of Bataan.[1]
Decorations
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Army Distinguished Service Medal[2] |
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Mexican Border Service Medal |
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World War I Victory Medal |
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American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ two Service Stars |
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World War II Victory Medal |
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Philippine Defense Medal with Bronze Star |
References
- ^ "Biography of Major-General George Marshall Jr. Parker (1889 – 1968), USA". Generals.dk. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
- ^ "Valor awards for George M. Parker, Jr. | Military Times Hall of Valor". Militarytimes.com. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
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