Edward H. Hurst
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Edward Hunter Hurst (December 18, 1916 – September 6, 1997) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is the recipient of the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. He completed his career as director of Marine Corps Landing Force Development Center Quantico in 1968.[1]
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Edward Hunter Hurst | |
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Born | (1916-12-18)December 18, 1916 Fort Valley, Georgia, US |
Died | September 6, 1997(1997-09-06) (aged 80) Harlingen, Texas, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1936–1968 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0–5854 |
Commands held | 1st Marine Division 3rd Marine Regiment Camp Schwab 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Other work | Superintendent, Marine Military Academy |
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Hurst was also a member of so-called "Chowder Society", special Marine Corps board, which was tasked to conduct research and prepare material relative to postwar legislation concerning the role of the Marine Corps in national defense.[2][3]