World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hallett Daniel Edson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Providence, Rhode Island
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Served as Commanding Officer, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division 'The Rock of Marne', U.S. Army. Received the Silver Star Medal with oak leaf cluster and Soldier's Medal for actions performed near Alsace, France. Received the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters for actions performed near Nuremberg, Germany.