 Merritt A. Edson |
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| Major General Merritt Austin Edson, known as "Red Mike", was a general in the United States Marine Corps. Among the decorations he received were the Medal of Honor, two Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, and two Legions of Merit | ||
| Born: April 25, 1897, Chester, VT | ||
| Died: August 14, 1955, Washington, D.C | ||
| Education: University of Vermont | ||
| burial: Arlington National Cemetery | ||
| VA Awards: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Order (United Kingdom), Navy Cross (2), Legion of Merit (2) Battles and wars: World War I, Banana Wars, World War II, Guadalcanal Campaign, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian Units: 4th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division | ||
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