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Biographical Information
William H. Parker joined the LAPD on August 8, 1927. After serving 15 years with the Department, Captain Parker
took a leave of absence to serve his country in Word War II. He received the Silver Star in France, and the Italian Star in Sardinia.
Other awards included the European Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the Occupation
Service Medal. In addition, he was awarded The Purple Heart for being wounded during the Normandy Invasion.
After the war, Captain Parker returned to the Department where he rapidly
ascended through the ranks. He was appointed Chief of Police on August 9, 1950, and served as such until July 16, 1966, when he died as
a result of a heart attack. Chief Parker is credited with bringing the LAPD to the forefront, as a world renown law enforcement agency.
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