World War II Honoree

Jack Edwin Edwards

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Donna & Michael McLaughlin

Relationship

Daughter & Son-in-law

SERVED WITH THE 80TH DIVISION, 317TH, K COMPANY FROM 9/2/44 TO 2/20/46. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, AS WELL AS CAMPAIGNS IN NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE RECEIVED 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE CROIX DE GUERRE. HE ATTAINED THE RANK OF SERGEANT.