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Parks, Earl D. (Cherry 1), SSgt USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Nowata
Date of Passing Sep 14, 1990
Location of Interment Nowata Memorial Cemetery - Nowata, Oklahoma
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His Silver Star Citation reads:
Staff Sergeant Earl D. Parks distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force during the Prisoner of War Search and Rescue Operation at Son Tay, North Vietnam, on 21 November 1970. On that date, Sergeant Parks performed aircrew duties on the lead aircraft of the force penetrating deep into enemy territory in the attempted rescue effort. With complete disregard for his personal safety in the face of enemy fire, he skillfully performed his normal aircrew duties and other functions which involved many highly important and precisely timed activities. Sergeant Parks' outstanding performance under harrowing circumstances contributed greatly to the success of the operation. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Parks has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
