Background
Parker was born on March 17, 1874 in Gates County, North Carolina.
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Pomeroy Parker
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Career
He joined the Marine Corps from Norfolk, Virginia in September 1892. In May 1899, shortly before his medal was awarded to him, he received a bad conduct discharge. Parker died on December 30, 1946 and is buried at Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery in Roxobel, North Carolina.
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1874, Gates County, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. 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.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1874, Gates County, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. 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.