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Elbert
Willard
Parrish
February 7, 1922

–

November 23, 1956

Born:

Jessup

, 

Georgia

Home:

Jessup

, 

Georgia

Elbert Parrish became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Bombing Fighting Squadron 80 (VBF-80)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Hancock (CV-19)

    Action Date:

    February 17, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 369 (November 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Elbert W. Parrish, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a Pilot in Bombing Fighting Squadron EIGHTY (VBF-80), embarked in U.S.S. HANCOCK (CV-19), over the Pacific, on 17 February 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.