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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward W. Fawcett

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bridgeton, Missouri

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. Janet & Gary Crosley

Relationship

Son and Son-in-law

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Activity During WWII

Original crew member of the USS Meriwether APA-203. Earned one Bronze Star and a Victory Medal. Served in the American Area, Philippines LIberation and Point System. Among first troops to land at Nagasaki after the Atomic Bomb was dropped. Participated in raising the first American flag on Nagasaki in 1945. The USS Meriwether APA-203 was on hand with the USS Missouri BB-63 at the Japanese surrender signing ceremony.