William Parker
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and Medal of Honor recipient
About William Parker
Born 1832. William Parker was an American soldier.
William Parker (born c. 1832, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
Born about 1832 in Boston, Parker was still living in that city when he joined the Navy.
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Who was William Parker?
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and Medal of Honor recipient
When was William Parker born?
William Parker was born in 1832 in Boston.
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William Parker was a soldier.
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William Parker was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Parker. https://biography.guide/william-parker-soldier/
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