Cpl. Edward Abrams enlisted in the Marine Corps on 24 April 1917 at the Recruit Depot, Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was promoted to Corporal 1 April 1918, in France.
In France, he served with the 43rd Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th USMC Regiment, 4th Brigade, A.E.F.
He was "killed in action in an attack against the enemy in the Bois de Belleau. He was buried on the field of action: near large clearing on northern edge of southern half of Belleau Wood."
His character was listed as "Excellent".
He was promoted to Corporal 1 April 1918, in France.
In France, he served with the 43rd Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th USMC Regiment, 4th Brigade, A.E.F.
He was "killed in action in an attack against the enemy in the Bois de Belleau. He was buried on the field of action: near large clearing on northern edge of southern half of Belleau Wood."
His character was listed as "Excellent".
Cpl. Edward Abrams enlisted in the Marine Corps on 24 April 1917 at the Recruit Depot, Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was promoted to Corporal 1 April 1918, in France.
In France, he served with the 43rd Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th USMC Regiment, 4th Brigade, A.E.F.
He was "killed in action in an attack against the enemy in the Bois de Belleau. He was buried on the field of action: near large clearing on northern edge of southern half of Belleau Wood."
His character was listed as "Excellent".
He was promoted to Corporal 1 April 1918, in France.
In France, he served with the 43rd Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th USMC Regiment, 4th Brigade, A.E.F.
He was "killed in action in an attack against the enemy in the Bois de Belleau. He was buried on the field of action: near large clearing on northern edge of southern half of Belleau Wood."
His character was listed as "Excellent".
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ABRAMS EDWARD B CORP 5TH MARINES
2ND DIV JUNE 12 1918 NEW JERSEY
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