HEADQUARTERS, 2nd BATTALION

503rd PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT

OFFICE OF THE BATTALION COMMANDER

Mrs. Balsoris Parker,

Bluff

North Carolina

Dear Mrs. Parker:

                       Your Husband, John Parker, was killed in action against the enemy in New Guinea, 5 September, 1943, during the performance of a combat mission.

                       I personally knew Pvt. Parker during his entire service with this battalion.

                       There is little I can say except that I share with you your deep sorrow.  I share the intense pride in your husband�s performance of duty which is rightfully yours and in the coming years will be felt by your children.  Tell them for me that their father was a good soldier, respected and admired by his associates, that he never hesitated or faltered when duty called.  Tell them he was a hero, for no man can give more than he gave for his country.