Frank Parker (United States Army officer)
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Major General Frank Parker (September 21, 1872 – March 13, 1947) was a United States Army officer who had a distinguished military career spanning over forty years, which included service in the Spanish–American War and World War I. He served with distinction during the latter conflict, commanding a regiment, a brigade, and a division, and earning numerous decorations for gallantry in the process.[1][2] His awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Star Citations, and numerous foreign decorations and civilian accolades.
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Born | (1872-09-21)September 21, 1872 Georgetown County, South Carolina, US |
Died | March 13, 1947(1947-03-13) (aged 74) Chicago, Illinois, US |
Buried | Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1894–1936 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-440 |
Commands held | Third Army Eighth Corps Area 1st Division Philippine Department Sixth Corps Area |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Citation (2) |
Spouse(s) | Katherine Hamilton Lahm |
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