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Maj Robert Joseph Edwards

Birth : 1 Nov 1918 Kansas, USA
Death : 29 Oct 1944 Philippines
Burial : Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate : 39.6680984, -98.1046982
Inscription : 2 BN 17TH INF 7 DIV WWII
Description : DSC Citation Synopsis
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major Robert J. Edwards (ASN: 0-386775), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 October 1944. Major Edwards' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Maj Robert Joseph Edwards's memorial?

    Maj Robert Joseph Edwards's memorial is located at: Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, Jewell County, USA.

  • When did Maj Robert Joseph Edwards death?

    Maj Robert Joseph Edwards death on 29 Oct 1944 in Philippines

  • Where are the coordinates of the Maj Robert Joseph Edwards's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.6680984
    Longitude: -98.1046982

Family Members:

Parent

Siblings

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William Conwell Edwards

(1917 - 2002)

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John Howard Edwards

(1925 - 2018)

Children

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Stephen Robert Edwards

(1943 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wallace Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6680984, -98.1046982

2. Jewell City Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6693993, -98.1671982

3. Randall Cemetery
Randall, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6465988, -98.0475006

4. East Buffalo Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7411800, -98.1344400

5. Star Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5882500, -98.1379400

6. Pleasant Prairie Cemetery
Randall, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5896988, -98.0627975

7. Union Cemetery
Burr Oak, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6408005, -98.2127991

8. Couch Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6401100, -98.2134094

9. Atkins Union Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5956000, -98.1733000

10. Alsdurf Cemetery
Randall, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6828430, -97.9876620

11. Pleasant View Cemetery
Montrose, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7556000, -98.0539017

12. Lovseth Cemetery
Randall, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6249000, -97.9685000

13. Jewell County Farm Cemetery
Mankato, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7646294, -98.1841812

14. McGehee Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7052994, -98.2502975

15. West Hope Cemetery
Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5896988, -97.9871979

16. Glendale Cemetery
Solomon Rapids, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5537300, -98.1813000

17. East Lutheran Cemetery
Mankato, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7805700, -98.1940500

18. Caldwell Cemetery
Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7266998, -97.9499969

19. Delta Cemetery
Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7961006, -98.0556030

20. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Randall, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6390000, -97.9325000

21. Mount Hope Cemetery
Mankato, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7825012, -98.2300034

22. Saint Theresa Catholic Cemetery
Mankato, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7886009, -98.2238998

23. Balch Cemetery
Formoso, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7983017, -97.9807968

24. Athens Cemetery
Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6105995, -98.3024979