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Charles
William
Parker

Home:

Niles

, 

Ohio

Charles Parker graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1927. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    June 29 – October 4, 1950
    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 1125 (November 27, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Charles William Parker (NSN: 0-61474), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Korean Theater during the period 29 June to 4 October 1950. Captain Parker, as Screen Commander, coordinated and supervised the deployment maneuvering, and operation of the destroyer screening group for Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN. He was responsible for the anti-submarine and anti-aircraft protection of the carrier units of the Task Force which had an important role in our operations in support of the South Koreans. By his outstanding leadership, exceptional skill, knowledge of tactical requirements, and untiring devotion to duty, he made an important contribution to our naval effort.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Cowell (DD-547)

    Action Date:

    October 13 – 17, 1944
    Commander 3d Fleet: Serial 0162 (December 9, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Charles William Parker (NSN: 0-61474), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. COWELL (DD-547), assigned as a screening vessel to a Task Group protecting the withdrawal of two severely damaged ships, under tow, from enemy waters during the period 13 – 17 October 1944. By outstanding seamanship, his ship performed missions of rescue, transferred personnel under adverse conditions of wind and sea and under enemy air attack. The excellent performance of his ship when in the screen contributed greatly to the successful accomplishment of the salvage mission. His courage, leadership and skill were at all times an inspiration to his men and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.