Edwin P. Parker Jr.
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Edwin Pearson Parker Jr. (July 27, 1891 – June 7, 1983) was a senior officer in the United States Army. Parker commanded the 78th Infantry Division during the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central Europe, campaigns of World War II.[1][2] Under his command, the division, nicknamed "Lightning,"[3] helped secure the Ludendorff Bridge during the Battle of Remagen.[4][5]
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Edwin Pearson Parker Jr. | |
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Born | (1891-07-27)July 27, 1891 Wytheville, Virginia, United States |
Died | June 7, 1983(1983-06-07) (aged 91) Washington, D.C., United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1912–1953 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-3457 |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | Provost Marshal General XXIII Corps 78th Infantry Division 2nd Battalion, 83rd Field Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
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Following the war, Parker commanded XXIII Corps during the occupation duties in Germany and completed his career as U.S. Army Provost Marshal General from 1948 to 1953.