Susie Parks | |
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 Susie Parks with children | |
| Born | October 22, 1895 Cinebar, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 1981 (aged 85) Puyallup, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Printer, Switchboard Operator, Waitress, Sheet Metalist |
Susie Ashcraft Gregg Parks Kendrick (October 22, 1895 – April 19, 1981) was the telephone switchboard operator of the southern New Mexico town of Columbus, on the southern border of the United States. She alerted the contingent of the National Guard located in Deming, New Mexico, during the Battle of Columbus skirmish, on March 9, 1916, where Francisco "Pancho" Villa and an estimated 400 of his men planned to invade several small cities in southern New Mexico. She was recognized and celebrated for her actions, which may have saved lives in Columbus and the surrounding counties.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Susan Parks - Heroes in Telecom History". Telecommunications History Group. Telecommunications History Group, Inc. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Renteria, Ramon. "100 years later: Columbus remembers 'Pancho' Villa". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Pancho Villa and the Raid on Columbus". Susie Parks. Retrieved 2024-03-28.