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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward Heikens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Kay Mongeon

Relationship

Step Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

1ST SERGEANT, COMPANY F, 1/165 INFANTRY. FIELD COMMISSION, SAIPAN. PARTICIPATED IN MAKIN ISLAND RAID AND ASSAULTS ON SAIPAN AND OKINAWA. WOUNDED DURING ASSAULT ON SHIRI CASTLE, OKINAWA. AWARDED SILVER STAR FOR ACTION ON SAIPAN. PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS ON OKINAWA.