David Stuart Parker

David Stuart Parker
16th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone
In office
1971–1975
Appointed byRichard Nixon
Preceded byRobert John Fleming
Succeeded byHarold Robert Parfitt
Personal details
BornMarch 22, 1919
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
DiedMay 9, 1990(1990-05-09) (aged 71)
Marin General Hospital
Greenbrae, California
Education
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1940–1975
RankMajor General
Commands
  • Engineer Troops, U.S. Army Vietnam
  • 36th Engineer Combat Group
  • 1299th Engineer Combat Battalion
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Air Medal (2)

David Stuart Parker (March 22, 1919 – May 9, 1990) was an American military officer who served as the governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1971 to 1975.

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