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Parker, James
Parker, James
ConflictPhilippine War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers, 45th Infantry
HometownNewark, New Jersey
Citation

While in command of a small garrison repulsed a savage night attack by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, fighting at close quarters in the dark for several hours.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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