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Irwin
Allen
Edwards
December 10, 1913

–

February 12, 1999

Home:

, 

Oklahoma

Buried: 

Spring Lake

, 

North Carolina

Cemetery:

Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery

Irwin Edwards served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    513th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 17th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 6 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Irwin A. Edwards, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer of the 2d Battalion, 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    513th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    April 3 & 4, 1945
    Headquarters, XVI Corps, General Orders No. 69 (August 24, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Irwin Allen Edwards, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Executive Officer of the 2d Battalion, 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 3 and 4 April 1945. Major Edwards’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.