Bert C. Edmonds
Bert C. Edmonds was born March 21, 1919 in Longmont, Colorado.
Bert C. Edmonds | |
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| Born | March 21, 1919 Longmont, Colorado |
| Died | October 16, 1942 (aged 23) Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1937–1942 |
| Rank | Aviation Ordnanceman First Class |
| Unit | Torpedo Squadron 8 |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Guadalcanal campaign |
| Awards | Silver Star (posthumous) |
Navy career
Edmonds enlisted in the Navy September 11, 1937.
Awarded the Silver Star
He was killed in action in the Solomons October 16, 1942. Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Edmonds was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal for his heroism while serving with Torpedo Squadron 8 in the Solomons.
Namesake
USS Edmonds (DE-406) was launched December 17, 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. F. Campbell, mother of Aviation Ordnanceman Edmonds; and commissioned April 3, 1944, Lieutenant Commander C. S. Barker, Jr., in command.
See also
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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