Edwin P. Parker Jr.
Edwin Pearson Parker Jr. | |
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| Born | July 27, 1891 Wytheville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1983 (aged 91) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1953 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3457 |
| Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | Provost Marshal General XXIII Corps 78th Infantry Division 2nd Battalion, 83rd Field Artillery Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
Edwin Pearson Parker Jr. (July 27, 1891 – June 7, 1983) was a senior officer in the United States Army. Parker commanded the 78th Infantry Division during the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central Europe, campaigns of World War II. Under his command, the division, nicknamed "Lightning", helped secure the Ludendorff Bridge during the Battle of Remagen.
Following the war, Parker commanded XXIII Corps during the occupation duties in Germany and completed his career as U.S. Army Provost Marshal General from 1948 to 1953.