World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jesse James Parker
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Greenhill, Alabama
Honored By
Flora Ethel Clemmons Parker
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, WHICH INCLUDED NEW GUINEA. HE EARNED MANY AWARDS FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND VALOR. THESE INCLUDED A LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM PRESIDENT TRUMAN, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL AND AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE.