Bert C. Edmonds
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| Bert C. Edmonds | |
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| March 21, 1919 – October 16, 1942 (aged 23) | |
| Place of birth | Longmont, Colorado |
| Place of death | Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | 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 21 March 1919 in Longmont, Colorado.
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[edit] Navy career
Edmonds enlisted in the Navy 11 September 1937.
[edit] Awarded the Silver Star
He was killed in action in the Solomons 16 October 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.
[edit] Namesake
USS Edmonds (DE-406) was launched 17 December 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. F. Campbell, mother of Aviation Ordnanceman Edmonds; and commissioned 3 April 1944, Lieutenant Commander C. S. Barker, Jr., in command.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
