World War II Honoree

Edward Thomas Waress

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Bedford, Ohio

Honored By

Joanne M. Waress

Relationship

Wife

SERVED WITH COMPANY B, 438TH SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, ATTACHED TO THE 8TH AND 9TH AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS. FOUGHT ON D-DAY, BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND 5 CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED SILVER STAR, 5 BRONZE MEDALS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE, OMAHA BEACH MEDAL AND PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. SERVED AUGUST 12, 1942 TO OCTOBER 12, 1945. RANK: STAFF SERGEANT.