World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Fess Elisha Parker, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
San Angelo, Texas
Honored By
A Greatful American
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS AT THE END OF THE WAR. HE JOINED TO BECOME A PILOT BUT WAS REJECTED AS AN AVIATOR FOR BEING TOO TALL (SIX FEET, FIVE INCHES).