James Parker

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

Summary

James Parker is a human[1]. Born in Newark[2], he… he was born on February 20, 1854[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on June 2, 1934[5]. He worked as a military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • James Parker's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • James Parker died in New York City[4].
  • James Parker was born on February 20, 1854[3].
  • James Parker died on June 2, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard[7].
  • James Parker's father was Cortlandt Parker[8].
  • A child of James Parker was Cortlandt Parker[9].
  • A child of James Parker was Eleanor Forrester Cushman-Murchie[10].
  • James Parker held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James Parker worked as a military officer[6].
  • James Parker's education included a stint at Rutgers University[12].
  • James Parker's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[13].
  • James Parker was educated at Phillips Academy[14].
  • James Parker's education included a stint at Newark Academy[15].
  • James Parker received the Medal of Honor[16].
  • James Parker received the Silver Star[17].
  • James Parker is recorded as male[18].
  • James Parker's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Parker's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • James Parker's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • James Parker was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • James Parker's family name is recorded as Parker[23].
  • James Parker's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Parker's allegiance is recorded as United States[25].

Body

Origins and Family

James Parker's place of birth was Newark[2]. He was born on February 20, 1854[3]. His father was Cortlandt Parker[8].

Education

Educated at Rutgers University[12], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1766[28]; United States Military Academy[13], a military academy[29], in United States[30], founded in 1802[31]; Phillips Academy[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1778[34]; and Newark Academy[15], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1774[37].

Career and Affiliations

James Parker worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor[16], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1862[40] and Silver Star[17], a star[41], in United States[42], founded in 1918[43].

Personal Life

Children include Cortlandt Parker[9], a military officer[44], 1884–1960[45] and Eleanor Forrester Cushman-Murchie[10].

Death and Burial

James Parker died on June 2, 1934[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard[7].

FAQs

Where was James Parker born?

James Parker's place of birth was 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[8].

What did James Parker do for work?

James Parker worked as military officer[6].

Where did James Parker go to school?

James Parker was educated at Rutgers University[12], United States Military Academy[13], Phillips Academy[14], and Newark Academy[15].

What awards did James Parker receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[16] and Silver Star[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w 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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