D-47 Edwin A. Anderson-Wilmington NC
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 12.582 W 077° 52.904
18S E 234492 N 3789163
He was an Admiral in the U.S. Navy and a Medal of Honor Recipient.
Waymark Code: WM116DV
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2019
Views: 6
The text on the historical marker is: Admiral, U.S. Navy. Received Congressional recognition for service in War with Spain, at Vera Cruz; and in 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: EDWIN A. ANDERSON
Rank: Captain
Organization: U.S. Navy
Company:
Division:
Born: 16 July 1860, Wilmington N.C.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number: 177
Date of Issue: 12/04/1915
Accredited To: North Carolina
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.
Marker Name: Edwin A. Anderson
Marker Type: Roadside
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Not listed
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