World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Edward Y. Daniel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Florence, Arizona
Honored By
Philip Logan
Relationship
4th Infantry Regiment Veteran
PRIVATE. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION MAY 29, 1943 WHILE MANNING A 37MM ANTI-TANK GUN ON THE ISLAND OF ATTU IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS CHAIN. HIS GUN WAS ATTACKED BY A JAPANESE SUICIDE CHARGE AND HE WAS BAYONETED TO DEATH.