Thomas Parke (Royal Marines officer)
Thomas Parke | |
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| Born | 13 October 1780 Fawley, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 3 September 1858 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1795–1857 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles / wars | Napoleonic Wars War of 1812 |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
General Thomas Adams Parke, CB (13 October 1780 – 3 March 1858) was a career officer in the Royal Marines. Associated with the Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) of the nineteenth century Royal Marines; he was for many years commandant of that corps. Toward the end of his long and distinguished service, he led the Woolwich Division of the Royal Marines as Colonel Commandant.