John Henry Parker (general)

John Henry Parker
Col. John Henry Parker, U.S. Army, circa 1917
Nickname(s)"Gatling Gun Parker"
Born(1866-09-19)September 19, 1866
Sedalia, Missouri
DiedOctober 14, 1942(1942-10-14) (aged 76)
Reno, Nevada
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1892–1924
Rank Brigadier General
Commands102nd Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
Pancho Villa Expedition
World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (4)
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Purple Heart

John Henry Parker aka "Gatling Gun Parker" (September 19, 1866 – October 14, 1942) was a brigadier general in the United States Army.[1] He is best known for his role as the commander of the Gatling Gun Detachment of the U.S. Army's Fifth Army Corps in Cuba during the Santiago campaign in the Spanish–American War.[1]


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