U.S. Army
Parker, JamesConflictPhilippine War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers, 45th Infantry
BirthplaceNewark, 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.
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