Walter A. Edwards

1886 – 1928

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Walter A. Edwards served the U.S. Navy. Walter was 41 years old.

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Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

16 December 1922 · Sea of Marmora, Turkey · Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy.

For heroism in rescuing 482 men, women and children from the French military transport Vinh-Long, destroyed by fire in the Sea of Marmora, Turkey, on 16 December 1922. Lt. Comdr. Edwards, commanding the U.S.S. Bainbridge, placed his vessel alongside the bow of the transport and, in spite of several violent explosions which occurred on the burning vessel, maintained his ship in that position until all who were alive were taken on board. Of a total of 495 on board, 482 were rescued by his coolness, judgment and professional skill, which were combined with a degree of heroism that must reflect new glory on the U.S. Navy.

123, 4 February 1924. (Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on 2 February 1924.)

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy December 16, 1922 · Sea of Marmora, Turkey · Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy. 123, 4 February 1924. (Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on 2 February 1924.)

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 4

Grave 3183

In Our Keeping

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