Walter Atlee Edwards-Arlington, VA
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the Sea of Marmora, Turkey while commanding the USS Bainbridge on December 16, 1922. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 4, site 3183.
Waymark Code: WMWTYA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2017
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He was born on November 8, 1886 in Philadelphia PA and died on January 15, 1928 in Washington DC. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: EDWARDS, WALTER ATLEE
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
• Place and date: Sea of Marmora, Turkey, 16 December 1922
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 123, 4 February 1924. Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on 2 February 1924>
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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