Edward Holley
Born in Aiken, SC
Died Mar. 1, 2010 and resided in Houston, TX.
Cemetery: Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery
Mr. Edward Holley, of Houston, TX, formerly of Aiken, died March 1, 2010.
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery, Aiken.
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Edward Brainard Holley, Jr. 90, passed away in The Woodlands, Texas, on March 2, 2010.
Edward was born in Aiken, SC, to Lillian Odom Holley and Edward B. Holley, Sr. He was the eldest of three siblings. After graduating from Clemson University, he joined the military where he served in the Navy for 27 years and attained the rank of Captain. He served as a pilot in World War II, the Korean War, and Viet Nam. He was the recipient of the distinguished Navy Cross for bravery during WWII. Additionally, he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars, Presidential Unit Citation (Bronze Star), NAtional Defense Medal and various campaign ribbons. He went on to become the leader of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team in 1957-58. After he retired from the Navy, Edward moved to northern California where he lived until the last two months of this life.
Edward is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kenneth and Jill Rauchle; son and daughter-in-law Ted and Nicole Holley: grandchildren Christopher, Alyssa, Nicholas and Trevor; brother, James R Holley.
A graveside service for Edward will be held on April 14th at 11:00 am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery in Aiken, SC.
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Brainard Holley (NSN: 0-112358), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. He pressed home his torpedo attack on an enemy battleship in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire to score a hit which severely damaged it. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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BarryC
Born in Aiken, SC
Died Mar. 1, 2010 and resided in Houston, TX.
Cemetery: Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery
Mr. Edward Holley, of Houston, TX, formerly of Aiken, died March 1, 2010.
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery, Aiken.
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Edward Brainard Holley, Jr. 90, passed away in The Woodlands, Texas, on March 2, 2010.
Edward was born in Aiken, SC, to Lillian Odom Holley and Edward B. Holley, Sr. He was the eldest of three siblings. After graduating from Clemson University, he joined the military where he served in the Navy for 27 years and attained the rank of Captain. He served as a pilot in World War II, the Korean War, and Viet Nam. He was the recipient of the distinguished Navy Cross for bravery during WWII. Additionally, he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars, Presidential Unit Citation (Bronze Star), NAtional Defense Medal and various campaign ribbons. He went on to become the leader of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team in 1957-58. After he retired from the Navy, Edward moved to northern California where he lived until the last two months of this life.
Edward is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kenneth and Jill Rauchle; son and daughter-in-law Ted and Nicole Holley: grandchildren Christopher, Alyssa, Nicholas and Trevor; brother, James R Holley.
A graveside service for Edward will be held on April 14th at 11:00 am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery in Aiken, SC.
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Suggested Edit:
For Bio:
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Brainard Holley (NSN: 0-112358), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. He pressed home his torpedo attack on an enemy battleship in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire to score a hit which severely damaged it. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
Edward Holley
Born in Aiken, SC
Died Mar. 1, 2010 and resided in Houston, TX.
Cemetery: Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery
Mr. Edward Holley, of Houston, TX, formerly of Aiken, died March 1, 2010.
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery, Aiken.
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Edward Brainard Holley, Jr. 90, passed away in The Woodlands, Texas, on March 2, 2010.
Edward was born in Aiken, SC, to Lillian Odom Holley and Edward B. Holley, Sr. He was the eldest of three siblings. After graduating from Clemson University, he joined the military where he served in the Navy for 27 years and attained the rank of Captain. He served as a pilot in World War II, the Korean War, and Viet Nam. He was the recipient of the distinguished Navy Cross for bravery during WWII. Additionally, he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars, Presidential Unit Citation (Bronze Star), NAtional Defense Medal and various campaign ribbons. He went on to become the leader of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team in 1957-58. After he retired from the Navy, Edward moved to northern California where he lived until the last two months of this life.
Edward is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kenneth and Jill Rauchle; son and daughter-in-law Ted and Nicole Holley: grandchildren Christopher, Alyssa, Nicholas and Trevor; brother, James R Holley.
A graveside service for Edward will be held on April 14th at 11:00 am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery in Aiken, SC.
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Suggested Edit:
For Bio:
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Brainard Holley (NSN: 0-112358), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. He pressed home his torpedo attack on an enemy battleship in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire to score a hit which severely damaged it. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
Born in Aiken, SC
Died Mar. 1, 2010 and resided in Houston, TX.
Cemetery: Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery
Mr. Edward Holley, of Houston, TX, formerly of Aiken, died March 1, 2010.
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery, Aiken.
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Edward Brainard Holley, Jr. 90, passed away in The Woodlands, Texas, on March 2, 2010.
Edward was born in Aiken, SC, to Lillian Odom Holley and Edward B. Holley, Sr. He was the eldest of three siblings. After graduating from Clemson University, he joined the military where he served in the Navy for 27 years and attained the rank of Captain. He served as a pilot in World War II, the Korean War, and Viet Nam. He was the recipient of the distinguished Navy Cross for bravery during WWII. Additionally, he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars, Presidential Unit Citation (Bronze Star), NAtional Defense Medal and various campaign ribbons. He went on to become the leader of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team in 1957-58. After he retired from the Navy, Edward moved to northern California where he lived until the last two months of this life.
Edward is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kenneth and Jill Rauchle; son and daughter-in-law Ted and Nicole Holley: grandchildren Christopher, Alyssa, Nicholas and Trevor; brother, James R Holley.
A graveside service for Edward will be held on April 14th at 11:00 am at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery in Aiken, SC.
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Suggested Edit:
For Bio:
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Brainard Holley (NSN: 0-112358), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. He pressed home his torpedo attack on an enemy battleship in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire to score a hit which severely damaged it. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
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