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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Edwin Martin Watson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Eufaula, Alabama

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

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Activity During WWII

Major General. Served as a senior aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, serving both as military advisor and Appointments secretary. Attended the Yalta Conference in February 1945. On the return trip home, he suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage and died at sea. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.