World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sidney Edelson, M.D.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Ms. Virginia O. Edelson
776TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION - WENT OVER WITH THE 82ND PARATROOPERS. DUE TO AN OPERATION UPON RECOVERY WAS ASSIGNED TO 776TH TANK DESTROYER AS A BATTALION SURGEON. RECEIVED BOTH PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR. WAS AT CASSINO IN ITALY.