Parker, Max.

Biography

Parker, Max. b. April 22, 1912, NYC; POW; Education through the 10th grade; Single; Time keeper for WPA Project, and Clerk; CP January 1936; Received Passport# 367051 on February 13, 1937 which listed his address as 445 Grant Street, and 51 Norfolk Street, both NYC; Sailed February 20, 1937 aboard the Ile de France; Arrived in Spain on March 17, 1937; Served with a Transport Unit; Captured March 30, 1938 near Alcaniz; Exchanged April 22, 1939; Returned to the US on May 6, 1939 aboard the President Harding; WWII US Army, 3rd Armored Division, Radio Operator; d. November 5, 1983.
Sources: Sail; Scope of Soviet Activity; Cadre; RGASPI; USSDA 2:0825, 58:0614; POW. Code A
Photograph: Max Parker probably late March or early April 1937, from the liner notes to Tocar