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World War II Honoree

Killed In Action

Walter Edwards

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Spring Valley, New York

Honored By

Alexander Jacobs Jr

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS FIREMAN 1ST CLASS AND MOTOR MACHINIST MATE ON THE AMPHIBIOUS CARGO ATTACK SHIP, USS VIRGO (AKA-20), IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. KILLED IN ACTION OFF THE PALAU ISLANDS ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1944. AWARDED PURPLE HEART AND NAVY COMBAT ACTION RIBBON. BROTHER, DONALD WALTERS, WAS LOST IN COMBAT IN GERMANY SERVING WITH THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION ON APRIL 10, 1945.