U.S. Marine Corps
Parker, PomeroyYear of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownNorth Carolina
Citation
On board the USS 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.
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