World War II Honoree

James N. 'Jim' Edwards

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Quinton, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE AND SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION AND WAS AMONG THE FIRST OCCUPATION FORCES TO ARRIVE IN HIROSHIMA AFTER THE WAR. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.