World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Edwards, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brookfield, Ohio
Honored By
John W. Edwards
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 58TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES, AFRICA, ENGLAND, FRANCE, BELGIUM, GERMANY, AND AUSTRIA (1941-1945). AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, MARKSMAN BADGE, CERTIFICATE FROM NORMANDY FOR PARTICIPATION ON D-DAY.