Tonya, Hope this helps you, them Parkers know how to hide. Would you let me know what you have on yours. I read your mail, do you have any dates and places with your Parker's. Try Newsparker@aol.com Name Robert W. Parker DOB June 23, 1898 Where Memphis, Shelby, TN. Occupation Machinist Apprentist Married no Parents Mother Bessie Kendall Parker Father Ralph Parker (deceased) Place of birth Oxford, MS. and Itta Bena, MS. Church Pref. Presbyterian Date and Place entered service Memphis, TN June 23, 1917 Branch Navy Rank Apprentice Seaman Were Trained Norfolk VA. USS Richmond Camps Norfork VA, Charleston SC USS Kansas Date of Arrival Europe 7 Trips Promotions 2nd Class Quartermaster Battles Encountered 3 subs, sunk one Ill, date and place St Mary's Hosp, Brooklyn, NY-- FLU Last Service Black Sea Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com