World War II Honoree

Ralph B. Edwards

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Newark, Delaware

Honored By

Reynold E. Cierniak

Relationship

Friend

SERVED WITH THE 860TH CHEMICAL COMPANY OF THE 8TH ARMY AIR FORCE. HIS PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY WAS LOADING BOMBS ON B-17 AIRCRAFT FOR MISSIONS OVER OCCUPIED EUROPE. HE WAS PERMANENTLY INJURED WHEN A 500 POUND BOMB FELL ON HIM DURING LOADING OPERATIONS. RECEIVED A MEDICAL DISCHARGE FROM THOMAS M. ENGLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL AT ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY ON DECEMBER 15, 1944.