Parker

James M. Parker, Jr. 0-421128, Lt. Col.

Co-Pilot Crew 9 

Born February 4, 1920, Houston, Texas
Died June 19, 1991

Attended Lon Morris Junior College and Texas A&M College. Enlisted Houston, Texas on November 21, 1940. Graduated from Advanced Flying School as pilot, July 1941. After Tokyo Raid, he served in North Africa as pilot of light bombardment aircraft.  Subsequently served in Europe in Army of Occupation. Separated from service, June, 25, 1947. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

Restland Memorial Park
13278 Highway 59 South
Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-8710

Inducted Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, Galveston, TX