James Parker

Major General in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient
Person human Q6140928
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Summary

James Parker was born on February 20, 1854[1], in Newark[2]. He died on June 2, 1934[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and soldier[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard[8]
  • Father: Cortlandt Parker[9]
  • Spouse: Q141267837[10]
  • Child: Cortlandt Parker[11], Eleanor Forrester Cushman-Murchie[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Educated at: Rutgers University[14], United States Military Academy[15], Phillips Academy[16], Newark Academy[17]
  • Award received: Medal of Honor[18], Silver Star[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: United States Army[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[22]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[23]
  • Family name: Parker[24]
  • Given name: James[25]
  • Allegiance: United States[26]

FAQs

Where was James Parker born?

James Parker was born in Newark[2].

Where did James Parker die?

James Parker died in New York City[4].

Who were James Parker's parents?

James Parker's father was Cortlandt Parker[9].

Who was James Parker married to?

James Parker's spouses include Q141267837[10].

What did James Parker do for work?

James Parker worked as a military officer[5] and soldier[6].

Where did James Parker go to school?

James Parker was educated at Rutgers University[14], United States Military Academy[15], Phillips Academy[16], and Newark Academy[17].

What awards did James Parker receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[18] and Silver Star[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · So29375609982 · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q141267837
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Spouse: Q141267837"
  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → New York City
    Child → Cortlandt Parker, Eleanor Forrester Cushman-Murchie
    Gnd id → 129611948
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    + 31 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
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