World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gaylord E. Parker
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Cattaraugus Territory, New York
Honored By
Phyllis J. Parker
Relationship
Wife
SERVED WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, SAW ACTION IN AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM AND GUADALCANAL. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.