Silas H. Parker

Silas H. Parker (8 February 1919 in Oklahoma – 2 February 1998 in Calaveras County) was a American Private in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He was discharged from the Army on 17 February 1946.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 19 August 1943 as Private in the 1st Ranger Infantry Battalion