World War II Honoree

Darwin A. Parker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Albany, New York

Honored By

Mr. Gary Parker & Ms. Kim Parker

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

SERVED DURING WAR AS A MEDIC IN THE PHILIPPINES. INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE CARRYING A LITTER TO GET AN INJURED SOLDIER. SOMEONE YELLED 'GRENADE' AND EVERYONE WENT DOWN BUT THE GRENADE DID NOT EXPLODE. THE SOLDIER NEEDED HELP FAST SO HE STOOD UP TO GET THE SOLDIER AND WHEN HE DID, THE GRENADE EXPLODED. TOOK SHRAPNEL IN THE LEG. PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT.