First Name: Robert
Last Name: Parks
Middle Initial: A
Date of Birth: 05/02/1940
Sex: Male
Martial Status: Married
Number of Children: Yes
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
Education Completed: High School
Other Occupations:
Branch of Service: Navy
Highest Rank: MSGT
Serial Number: N/A
Platoon: Marine Corps
Age at Start of Service: 18
Years of Service: 5 to 10
Combat Veteran: Yes
Time in Combat: Not Sure
Place of Combat: Delta
Awards:
Date of Suicide: 04/1975
Suicide Method: Shotgun in mouth
Veteran’s Story: Guaduated from high school in 1958. Went to Paris Island where he married his wife, surprising all who thought he would marry his high school sweatheart. Served at the activity in Phildelphia PA. Was sent to Vietnam and discharged upon returning. Never saw him after he was discharged
Submitted By: David N. McDonald
Relationship to Veteran: Friend
