James Parker (Medal of Honor)
| James Parker | |
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James Parker, Medal of Honor recipient
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| Born |
February 20, 1854 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | June 2, 1934 (aged 80) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial | Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1876–1918 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
32nd Infantry Division 85th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars |
Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) |
| Relations | MajGen Cortland Parker, U.S. Army – son; Commander James Parker, Jr., USN – son James Parker (art historian) – grandson |
James Parker (February 20, 1854 – June 2, 1934) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Philippine–American War during 1899. His son, Cortlandt Parker, also became a major general in the United States Army.
Born in Newark, New Jersey on February 20, 1854, James Parker was educated at Newark Academy, Phillips Academy (Andover, Massachusetts) and Rutgers College, where he was admitted to the Zeta Psi fraternity. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1876, 31st in a class of 50 cadets, and was appointed second lieutenant.
He spent his early years serving in the Fourth United States Cavalry participating in the Indian Wars of the Southwest. His military career was influenced by the magnetic personality of the commander of the Fourth Cavalry, General Ranald S. Mackenzie, a legend for his success as a cavalry commander in the American Civil War. In May 1886, First Lieutenant Parker commanded one column of troops sent into Mexico to track down the famous Apache leader Geronimo and his band, and cooperated with Captain Henry W. Lawton and First Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood when Geronimo was captured.
Later, he served as second in command of the 12th New York Infantry in Cuba during the Spanish–American War and saw significant combat while commanding the 45th Volunteer Infantry in the Philippine–American War during 1899 where he earned the Medal of Honor. From 1903 to 1904, he also served as Head of Militia Affairs in the Adjutant General's office.
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