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The Anadarko Tribune

PARTON GETS POSTHUMOUS SILVER STAR

An Anadarko soldier killed in the Korean war was awarded 
the Silver Star posthumously today for heroism under enemy 
fire.

Sgt. 1-C Farrell Parton, killed August 31, 1951, near 
Chupa-Ri, Korea, was cited for assaulting an enemy bunker 
with hand grenades.

His father, Albert Parton, Box 455, Anadarko, received the 
medal in a ceremony at Fort Sill.

The Silver Star also was awarded to a Chickasha soldier.

Pvt. Glen R. Yancey, killed September 3, 1950, was cited 
for attacking single-handedly an enemy machine gun and 
killing the entire crew. His father and mother, Mr. and 
Mrs. W.L. Yancey, of Chickasha, received the medal.

The awards were made by Maj. Gen. A.M. Harper, commanding 
general at Fort Sill.