World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Thaddeus 'Speedy' Parker
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Dixie County, Florida
Honored By
Colonial Dames of XVII Century, Timucua Chapter, FL
HE SERVED WITH A MARINE RAIDER BATTALION ON GUADALCANAL, SOLOMON ISLANDS AND WAS AWARDED A SILVER STAR FOR AIDING THE WOUNDED IN HIS COMPANY AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION.