Edwards, Junior D. b. October 7, 1926 d. January 2, 1951 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant 1st Class in Company E, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry, US Army. On January 2, 1951, Sergeant 1st Class Edwards' platoon was assigned to assist in the defense of a strategic hill area around Changbong-ni, Korea. When his platoon was forced out of position by heavy enemy machine gun, Sergeant 1st Class Edwards charged the hostile emplacement, throwing grenades as he advanced. The enemy withdrew but returned to...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USA
b. October 7, 1926 d. January 2, 1951