World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Bernard 'Wilton' Edmonds
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Lincolnton, Georgia
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED AS A MACHINE GUNNER DURING THE WAR. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION TWICE. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART WITH BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER. CONTINUED IN U.S. AIR FORCE SERVICE AFTER THE WAR UNTIL HONORABLY DISCHARGED.