William Harwar Parker

William Harwar Parker
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	(1826-10-08)October 8, 1826 New York City, New York
Died	December 30, 1896(1896-12-30) (aged 70) Washington, D.C.
Relations	Foxhall A. Parker, Sr. (father) Foxhall A. Parker, Jr. (brother)
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 Battle of Palo Alto Blockade of Veracruz Siege of Veracruz Second Battle of Tuxpan Second Battle of Tabasco African Slave Trade Patrol American Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island Battle of Hampton Roads Battle of Drewry's Bluff Battle of Trent's Reach

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.