World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Rodney J. Edwards
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
East White Plains, New York
Honored By
Mary L. Edwards
Relationship
Sister-in-law
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE, SAW ACTION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. CREW MEMBER OF A B-17 FLYING FORTRESS BOMBER. SHOT DOWN ON JUNE 26, 1943 WHILE ON AN ESCORT MISSION. MISSING IN ACTION, LATER DECLARED KILLED IN ACTION ON JANUARY 2, 1946.