William Harwar Parker
William Harwar Parker | |
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Captain William Harwar Parker, during the American Civil War, in the Confederate States Navy | |
| United States Consul General to Korea | |
| In office June 12, 1886 – September 3, 1886 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Lucius Foote |
| Succeeded by | Hugh A. Dinsmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1826 New York City, New York |
| Died | December 30, 1896 (aged 70) Washington, D.C. |
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| Awards | Civil War Campaign Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy Confederate States Navy |
| Years of service | 1841–1861 (USN) 1861–1865 (CSN) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
William Harwar Parker (October 8, 1826 – December 30, 1896) was an officer in the United States Navy and later in the Confederate States Navy. His autobiography, entitled Recollections of a Naval Officer 1841–1865, provides a unique insight into the United States Navy of the mid-19th century during an era when the Age of Sail was coming to an end and the advent of steam power and ironclads was beginning.