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U.S. Army

James Parker

ConflictPhilippine 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Philippine War Year of Action: 1899

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