Military Veterans

Celebration of Freedom panel

Walter R. Parry

Date of Birth

3 January 1925

Brick Location

Eagle Side

Panel Number

3A

Biography

Gunner's Mate Walter Parry served in the U.S. Navy during World War II—in the South and Southwest Pacific, China Sea, Sulu Sea (southwestern area of the Philippines).

A detailed account of his medals:

•  American Theater of War (Campaign) Medal

•  Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, 5 Stars

•  Philippine Liberation Medal, 1 Star

•  Navy Commendation Ribbon

•  World War II Victory Medal

Thanks for serving!

Americans came to liberate, not to conquer, to restore freedom and to end tyranny. —Inscription at the World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.


Branch:

U.S. Navy

Rank

Gunner's Mate First Class

Years

World War II—3 years—1943 - 1946

Duty

South and Southwest Pacific, China Sea, Sulu Sea (southwestern area of the Philippines)