Born July 9, 1922 in Evanston, Illinois. Began skiing age 12. Joined 10th Mountain Division in 1942. Served with the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment. Participated in Kisaka invasion and combat in Italy. Received two Bronze Stars. After war, worked with Pete Seibert to establish Vail (Colorado) ski resort. Served as Vail general manager, publicity director and senior vice president. First national editor Skiing magazine. At age 63, studied archeology at the University of New Mexico. At the age 68, became a practicing field archeologist.
From the description of Robert W. Parker papers, 1945-2002 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 71794041
Parker was born in Evanston, Illinois. Reports for duty in June of 1942 with the 87th Infantry at Fort Lewis. Trained as a high altitude rifleman at Camp Hale, Colo. Combat on Belvedere where he was injured. Receives Bronze Stars for service at Castelfranco (April 21) and at Po Valley (April 21-28). His company was HQ and his rank was T/5.
From the description of Oral History 1980-1999 [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 123572469
