Alexander Parker (August 1832 – October 2, 1900) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Born in August 1832 in Kensington, New Jersey, Parker joined the Navy from that state. By July 25, 1876, he was serving as a boatswain's mate on the . On that day, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, he attempted to save a shipmate from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor two weeks later, on August 9.

Alexander Parker (Medal of Honor)

Parker's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For gallant conduct in attempting to save a shipmate from drowning at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., on 25 July 1876.

Alexander Parker (Medal of Honor)

Parker left the Navy while still a boatswain's mate. He died on October 2, 1900, at age 68.

Alexander Parker (Medal of Honor)

See also

List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime

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1832 births

1900 deaths

Military personnel from New Jersey

United States Navy sailors

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients

Non-combat recipients of the Medal of Honor

Military personnel from Vallejo, California