Background
PARSONS, James Kelly was born on February 11, 1877 in Rockford, Alabama, United States. Son of Lewis E. and Kate (Kelly) Parsons.
PARSONS, James Kelly was born on February 11, 1877 in Rockford, Alabama, United States. Son of Lewis E. and Kate (Kelly) Parsons.
Infantry. and Cavalry School, 1904. Staff School, 1923; Army War College, 1924. Navy War College, 1925.
Commissioned First Lieutenant, 3 Alabama Volunteer, 1898. Lieutenant Colonel, 1920. Colonel, 1923.
Member, War Department General Staff, 29. Served in Philippines during Insurrection, 1899-1901. In France during World War, 1918-1919.
Awarded Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal. for services in World War. 1 Club: Army & Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).
Spouse Volanda Henderson, July 23, 1904, Columbus, Ohio.