Pomeroy Parker (March 17, 1874 – December 30, 1946) was a
private serving in the
United States Marine Corps
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during the
Spanish–American War
, partof = the Philippine Revolution, the decolonization of the Americas, and the Cuban War of Independence
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who received the
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valo ...
for bravery.
Biography
Parker was born on March 17, 1874, in
Gates County, North Carolina
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. 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
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.
[USMC History Division]
Parker died on December 30, 1946, and is buried at Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery in
Roxobel, North Carolina.
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.
See also
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List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War
The Spanish–American War ( es, Guerra Hispano-Estadounidense, ''desastre del 98'', ''Guerra Hispano-Cubana-Norteamericana'' or ''Guerra de Cuba '') was a military conflict between Spain and the United States that began in April 1898. Hostiliti ...
References
External links
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1874 births
1946 deaths
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
United States Marines
American military personnel of the Spanish–American War
People from Gates County, North Carolina
Burials in North Carolina
Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor