World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward D. Reed
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Indiana
Honored By
William E. 'Peter' Plank
Relationship
Soldier Buddy
HE SAILED OVERSEAS FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 22, 1942 ABOARD THE 'SS LURLINE' AS A PRIVATE WITH COMPANY G, 126TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 32ND INFANTRY 'RED ARROW' DIVISION. HE ARRIVED IN ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA ON MAY 14, 1942. HE SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS.