George Parrott
George Fountain Parrott (23 December 1887 – 9 October 1918) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I.
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George Fountain Parrott, US Naval Academy Yearbook photo, 1911 |
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| Born | (1887-12-23)December 23, 1887 Falling Creek, North Carolina |
| Died | October 9, 1918(1918-10-09) (aged 30) Atlantic Ocean |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Naval Officer |
| Known for | USN Parrott (DD-218) was named for him. |
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