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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edwin George Heider, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

Richard A. Heider

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS ON APRIL 27, 1942 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON APRIL 27, 1946. SERVED IN COMBAT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC INCLUDING DUTIES ON THE USS MINNEAPOLIS CA-36 AS A HEAVY ANTI-ARTILLERY GUN CREWMAN 601. ASSIGNED TO THE THIRD GUARD COMPANY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.