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Navy Federal Credit Union
Edward
Stanley
Kaulakis
January 2, 1913

–

August 10, 1989

Born:

Seattle

, 

Washington

Home:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 206 (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 Captain (Infantry) Edward Stanley Kaulakis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Balete Pass, Northern Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1945. 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:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 18, 1943
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 482 (December 20, 1943)

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Edward Stanley Kaulakis, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Executive Officer of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 18 September 1943. Captain Kaulakis’ outstanding leadership, 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.