World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
R. W. 'Buddy' Edwards
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Haskell, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, INCLUDING IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AS A COXSWAIN ON AN AMPHIBIOUS LANDING CRAFT. SERVED WITH AN ENGINEER BOAT AND SHORE REGIMENT, AS PART OF AN ENGINEER SPECIAL BRIGADE. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH ‘JAPAN’ CLASP. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1946 AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.