World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Guy Parker, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Honored By
Denis C. Parker
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH NAVY SEABEES, 47TH CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FROM 1942 - 1943 IN SOUTH PACIFIC IN NEW CALEDONIA, RUSSELL, GUADALCANAL AND NEW GEORGIA. HE WAS WITH THE FIRST GROUP PUT ASHORE TO CONSTRUCT THE SEGI POINT AIR STRIP IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.