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Maj Hugh Francis Edwards

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Maj Hugh Francis Edwards

Birth
Hamilton, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA
Death
25 Jan 1987 (aged 94)
Burial
Hamilton, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Maj. Hugh Edwards was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action on July 1, 1918 near Vaux, France (see War Department General Orders No. 99 dated November 1, 1918). He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Chateau-Thierry and the French Croix de Guerre (with palm) for heroism at Chateau-Thierry.

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Maj. Hugh Edwards was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action on July 1, 1918 near Vaux, France (see War Department General Orders No. 99 dated November 1, 1918). He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Chateau-Thierry and the French Croix de Guerre (with palm) for heroism at Chateau-Thierry.

Provided by Charles McDowell #48624229


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