Pomeroy Parker

Pomeroy Parker (March 17, 1874-December 30, 1946) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Parker was born March 17, 1874 in Gates County, North Carolina and after entering the Marine Corps in 1892 he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a private.

He died December 30, 1946 and is buried in Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery Roxobel, North Carolina.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1874, Gates County, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

"On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action."