Pomeroy Parker
Born: March 17, 1874 at Gates, North Carolina
Home Town: Gates, North Carolina
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Medal of Honor
Spanish-American War
U.S. Marine Corps
War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Pomeroy Parker, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.