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Alexander Parker (August 1832 – October 2, 1900) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Born in August 1832 in Kensington, New Jersey, Parker joined the Navy from that state. By July 25, 1876, he was serving as a boatswain's mate on the USS Portsmouth. On that day, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, he attempted to save a shipmate from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor two weeks later, on August 9.

Parker's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For gallant conduct in attempting to save a shipmate from drowning at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., on 25 July 1876.

Parker left the Navy while still a boatswain's mate. He died on October 2, 1900, at age 68.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime

References

1. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
2. Robeson, George M. (June 9, 1876). "General Order, No. 215". General Orders and Circulars Issued by the Navy Department (1863–1887). Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office: 150. Retrieved August 11, 2010.

External links

• "Alexander Parker". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 11, 2010.

• 1832 births
• 1900 deaths
• Military personnel from New Jersey
• United States Navy sailors
• United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
• Non-combat recipients of the Medal of Honor
• Military personnel from Vallejo, California