Robert A. Parker
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Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 63 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert A. Parker, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 18 December, 1944. First Lieutenant Parker’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.