Alexander Parker
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About Alexander Parker
Lived 1832 – 1900 (aged 67–68).
Alexander Parker (August 1832 – October 2, 1900) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Born in August 1832 in Kensington, New Jersey, Parker joined the Navy from that state. from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor two weeks later, on August 9.
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Who was Alexander Parker?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1832-1900)
When was Alexander Parker born?
Alexander Parker was born in 1832.
When did Alexander Parker die?
Alexander Parker died on 2 October 1900.
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· DBpedia: Alexander Parker (Medal of Honor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Parker. https://biography.guide/alexander-parker-1832/
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