Military Veterans
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)