Foxhall A. Parker, Jr.

1821–1879 (age 58)

Naval Officer

Photograph of Foxhall A. Parker, Jr.

Biography

Foxhall A. Parker, Jr. dedicated his adult years to naval service, shaping the young traditions of the United States Navy with steady leadership.

He rests at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery, a setting that reflects his loyalty to the sea and the cadets who followed in his wake.