Ellis D. Parker Explained

Ellis D. Parker
Nickname:Don
Birth Date:10 September 1932
Birth Place:Sadlersville, Tennessee, US
Death Place:Enterprise, Alabama, US
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1957–1996
Rank:Lieutenant general
Commands:Army Aviation Center, Director of Army Staff
Battles:Vietnam War
Awards:Distinguished Service Medal [2], Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star [4], Air Medal [21], Army Commendation Medal [5][1]

Ellis Donald Parker (November 1, 1932 – March 26, 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. LTG Ellis D. Parker, Don, was commissioned in the Army in 1957 as the Distinguished Honour Graduate from the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School. He holds a BS Degree in Psychology, a MS Degree in Public Administration and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws. In addition he graduated from both the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. Don became an Army Aviator early in his career. [Among many other command positions,] he was Assistant Division Commander of the world's only Air Assault Division, the 101st, at Ft. Campbell, KY.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LTG Parker, Ellis D. 28 April 2017.
  2. Web site: LTG Ellis D. Parker.