Bert C. Edmonds
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) |
Bert C. Edmonds was born March 21, 1919 in Longmont, Colorado.
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Edmonds enlisted in the Navy September 11, 1937.
Awarded the Silver Star[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Other articles of the topic Biography : Trippie Redd, Donald Trump (born 1946), Kayden James Buchanan, 27 Club, Umar II, MrWolfy, Tony Tinderholt
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References[edit]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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