Harry Jeremiah Parks

1848–1927 (age 79)

Military Officer

Biography

Harry Jeremiah Parks exemplified bravery and steadiness through long service on the frontier and beyond, earning distinction in campaigns that tested the endurance of soldiers and the clarity of officers. His calm command comforted men facing hardship, and his career reflected a quiet devotion to duty that inspired others.

Even after active campaigns ended, Parks continued to guide younger soldiers, preserving the values that had carried him from the plains to more settled stations, and his remembrance at Arlington completes a life of honorable service.

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