Edwin A. Anderson-Wilmington, NC
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 12.582 W 077° 52.904
18S E 234492 N 3789163
Admiral in U.S. Navy and Medal of Honor Recipient in the Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz on April 22, 1914. His home is 4 miles east. The marker is at the intersection of Oleander Drive (U.S. 76) and Pine Grove Drive.
Waymark Code: WMXWTW
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2018
Views: 3
Inscription on the historical marker: Admiral, U.S. Navy. Received Congressional recognition for service in War with Spain, at Vera Cruz; and World War I. Home is 4 mi. E.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3798. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ANDERSON, EDWIN A.
• Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: North Carolina
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal
Citation: For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914, in command of the 2d Seaman Regiment. Marching his regiment across the open space in front of the Naval Academy and other buildings, Capt. Anderson unexpectedly met a heavy fire from riflemen, machineguns and l_pounders, which caused part of his command to break and fall back, many casualties occurring amongst them at the time. His indifference to the heavy fire, to which he himself was exposed at the head of his regiment, showed him to be fearless and courageous in battle.
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