Walter Atlee Edwards
US Navy officer and Medal of Honor recipient (1886–1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Atlee Edwards (November 8, 1886 – January 15, 1928) was a Lieutenant-Commander in the United States Navy and a recipient of America's highest military decoration – the Medal of Honor.
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Walter Atlee Edwards | |
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Born | (1886-11-08)November 8, 1886 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | January 15, 1928(1928-01-15) (aged 41) Washington, D.C., US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1906–1928 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Commands | USS Dahlgren (DD-187) USS Paul Jones (DD-230) USS Bainbridge (DD-246) USS Billingsley (DD-293) |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross Légion d'honneur Distinguished Service Order |
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