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Edward
Jerome
Schwartz
KIA (Korea)
1929-07-08

–

1950-11-28

Home:

Hoisington

, 

Kansas

Buried: 

Hoisington

, 

Kansas

Cemetery:

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery

Edward Schwartz was listed as Missing in Action after the battle of November 28, 1950. His remains were recovered, identified, and returned to the United Sates in October 2000.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 28, 1950
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 307 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Edward Jerome Schwartz (ASN: 0-2014766), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on or about 28 November 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.