World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edmund A. 'Jake' Hagedorn
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Monett, Missouri
Honored By
James E. Hagedorn
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. LANDED IN NORMANDY ON D-DAY. SERVED UNDER GENERAL PATTON WITH THE INFANTRY AS PLATOON SERGEANT. EXPERTISE AS A SHARPSHOOTER. WOUNDED AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO EARNED A SILVER STAR AND CONGRESSIONAL CITATION.