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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Fred C. Edwards

Hometown

Columbus, New Jersey

Honored By

Mr. James H. Edwards

Relationship

Brother

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Activity During WWII

Certified messenger for the U.S. Citizens Defense Corps, District of Columbia, Department of Civilian Defense. Responsibilities included transporting messages between Civil Defense posts during air raids and air raid training. Duties performed under blackout conditions in Washington, D.C. Was 13 years old at the time.