Korean War
| Service # | 51058231 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 17 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Sergeant Edwards was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Edwards was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Merchant Marine. In Korea, he was a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on August 28, 1951 and returned to duty on October 8, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 17, 1951.