PARRIS ISLAND, SC -- MCRD Parris Island -- Pfc. Cody C. Parr graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1002, Company C, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, for placing first of 79 recruits.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Parr, a native of Jefferson, Georgia, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 1002.
Parr is a graduate of Jefferson High School and was recruited at Recruiting Substation Jacksonville, by Staff Sgt. Jacob Lee.
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