David Stuart Parker
Governor of the Panama Canal Zone (1919–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Stuart Parker (March 22, 1919 – May 9, 1990) was a U.S. Army officer who served as the governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1971 to 1975.[1]
Quick Facts 16th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, Appointed by ...
David Stuart Parker | |
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16th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone | |
In office 1971–1975 | |
Appointed by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Robert John Fleming |
Succeeded by | Harold Robert Parfitt |
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Born | March 22, 1919 Fort Huachuca, Arizona |
Died | May 9, 1990(1990-05-09) (aged 71) Marin General Hospital Greenbrae, California |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1940–1975 |
Rank | Major General |
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Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Air Medal (2) |
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