Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Chief of Staff, HQ, First Allied Airborne Army, Allied Forces

Awarded on:

1945

War Department, General Orders No. 86

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Chief of Staff, HQ, First Allied Airborne Army, Allied Forces

Awarded on:

January 15th, 1946

Royal decree no. 37. Presented by Jonkheer J. Loudon in Washington on 15 January, 1947

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Chief of Staff, HQ, First Allied Airborne Army, Allied Forces

Awarded on:

February 27th, 1946

"During September, 1944 to April, 1945, two major airborne operations have been mounted by First Allied Airborne Army in which the 1st and 6th British Airborne Divisions have played a prominent part. In addition 6th British Airborne Division was dispatched at short notice into the ARDENNES battle. The preliminary arrangements for its movements being made by HQ, First Allied Airborne Army.

It has been largely due to General Parks devotion to duty, skill, tireless energy and tact that these combined operations have so successfully been launched. His personal conduct as well as his breadth of vision have been a constant inspiration to all who have served with him and under him."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Awarded on:

October 24th, 1946

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from December 1941 to February 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Parks reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

War Department, General Orders No. 125. OLC

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)