Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    323d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    81st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 9 – 11, 1918

    War Department, General Orders 81 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private William E. Parker (ASN: 2993207), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Bois-de-Manheulles, France, November 9 – 11, 1918. Private Parker gave proof of unhesitating devotion to duty and disregard for personal safety, by continually volunteering and carrying messages to various units, crossing zones swept by machine-gun and artillery fire.