This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.parker/14170/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PARKER, POMEROY Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1874, Gates County, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action. Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm BURIAL INFORMATION Location: Roxobel, North Carolina Cemetery: Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery Born: 1874 North Carolina Died: 1946 Additional Information and cemetery monument photo: http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_pz/parker_markpomeroy.html Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful. * Feel free to pass this on to other appropriate resources.