The most highly decorated American World War I soldier was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in 1975 with a small marker that barely noted his time in service.
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A monument was placed at Lt. Col. Samuel I. Parker's grave Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. Parker was a recipient of several awards during his time in service, including the Medal of Honor.
Past Post 51 Commander Ron Frawley (U.S. Army) salutes as the colors are presented during the dedication ceremony for the monument placed in tribute to World War I hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Samuel I. Parker. The ceremony was held at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord on Thursday morning to honor this local hero on Veterans Day.
A member of the audience holds a poppy with the words "In Memoriam" on the tag during the dedication ceremony for the monument placed in tribute to World War I hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Samuel I. Parker. The ceremony was held at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord on Thursday morning to honor this local hero on Veterans Day.
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Col. Joe Marm, left, salutes during the unveiling of the monument placed in tribute to World War I hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Samuel I. Parker. The ceremony was held at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord on Thursday morning to honor this local hero on Veterans Day.
Local veterans salute during the dedication ceremony for the monument placed in tribute to World War I hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Samuel I. Parker. The ceremony was held at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord on Thursday morning to honor this local hero on Veterans Day.
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Col. Joe Marm, left, salutes next to the monument as grand-nephew (married into the family) Carrell Brooks, right, watches during the unveiling.
Great-grand-nephew Chip Brooks, third from right, pulls away the covering as grand-nephew (married into the family) Carrell Brooks, right, and Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Col. Joe Marm, left, next to monument, look on during the unveiling.
The most highly decorated American World War I soldier was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in 1975 with a small marker that barely noted his time i…
