Carroll Andrew Edson (1891–1986)[1] helped to found the Order of the Arrow along with E. Urner Goodman. He was the second recipient of the Vigil Honor. He received the OA Distinguished Service Award in 1940.
The Order of the Arrow (OA), is an official program of the Boy Scouts of America designed to recognize scouts and scouters for their service, and to aid in the retention of older boys in the Scouting program.[2]