World War II Honoree

Edward A. Gaydess

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kansas City, Kansas

Honored By

Sharon M. Gaydess

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED FROM 1942-1945, ALL BUT THREE MONTHS OF WHICH WAS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. SERVED AS A PERSONNEL CLERK IN THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT OF THE 27TH INFANTRY. WAS INVOLVED IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS -- GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, AND LUZON. ALSO SERVED FOR A TIME IN NEW ZEALAND. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 6, 1999. WAS ALWAYS PROUD OF HIS MILITARY SERVICE AND WE, HIS FAMILY, ARE PROUD THAT HE ANSWERED HIS COUNTRY'S CALL.