T/5 Milton R Parker 38303738

T/5 Milton R. Parker, US Army Infantry KIA. He was born on February 24, 1922 the son of Sally C. Parker and Wiley T Parker of Rt 3 Redland  / Lufkin Texas . He was also the brother of Milton attended Redland High school. He enlisted on November 21, 1942 trained at Camp Howze, Tex. and Camp Claiborne, La. He served in Company E 335th Infantry 84th Infantry Division in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.He was Killed in Action April 23, 1945, at the age of 23. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the ETO Ribbon with 5 Battle Stars. His remains were returned to Texas in 1949.

Technician 5th grade T/5 Milton R. Parker 3833738, US Army Infantry KIA. He was born on February 24, 1922, the son of Sally C. Parker and Wiley T Parker of Rt 3 Redland  / Lufkin Texas . He was also the brother of, Private Lenard Joe Parker,  Sergeant Norman W. Parker, and Sergeant Ray Parker. Milton attended Redland High school. He enlisted on November 21, 1942 trained at Camp Howze, Tex. and Camp Claiborne, La. He served in Company E, 335th Infantry Regiment,  84th Infantry Division in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was Killed in Action on April 23, 1945, at the age of 23. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Purple Heart Medal (PHM), the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater of operations,  the ETO Ribbon with 5 Battle Stars the Combat Infantry Badge, and the World War Two Victory Medal. His remains were returned to Texas in 1949.

 

Sources:

1- Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Angelina County

2- U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

3- U.S., WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards, 1942-1947

4- His dog tag image on ebay