PARKER, POMEROY
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1874,
Gates County, N.C. Accredited To: North Carolina. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July
1899.
Citation:
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, Parker displayed
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.