Korean War
| Service # | 3684343 |
|---|---|
| Unit | USS Sarsi |
| Rank | Chief Quartermaster U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 27 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Chief Quartermaster Parrish was awarded the Commendation Ribbon, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Chief Quartermaster Parrish served aboard the ocean tug USS SARSI (AFT-111) in Korean waters. He was killed when his ship struck an enemy floating mine on August 27, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.