Robert J. Edwards
Home Town: Jewell County, Kansas
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 29 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Robert J. Edwards (0-386775), Major, U.S. 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 himself, the 7th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
