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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Edward William Bauer

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Erie, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Robin T. Ray

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ELECTRICIANS MATE 3RD CLASS, KILLED IN ACTION NOVEMBER 14, 1943, WHILE SERVING ABOARD THE USS CUSHING DD-376. THE SHIP WAS HIT BY JAPANESE NAVAL GUNFIRE AND WAS BADLY DAMAGED DURING THE SEA BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL. THE CUSHING SANK OFF OF SAVO ISLAND WITH GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.