World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Obie J. Parker
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
Thomas Parker
Relationship
Son
Served with Headquarters, 1st Ordnance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force in China. Received Purple Heart; recommended for Silver Star and Bronze Star with V device; World War II Victory Medal; received three Presidential Unit citations; trained in the skills of the Infantry, Military Police Ordnance, and Administrative Chief.