Donald E. Edwards
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Donald E. Edwards (June 15, 1937 – August 16, 2018) was an American military officer. He was most notable for his service as adjutant general of the State of Vermont from 1981 to 1997. The adjutant general is the senior uniformed officer in the state and responsible for the organization, training and equipping of nearly 4,000 members of the Vermont Army and Air National Guard. His position as Adjutant General also included appointment as Inspector General and Quartermaster General, and head of the State Military Department, including the Veterans Affairs office.
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Born | (1937-06-15)June 15, 1937 Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | August 16, 2018(2018-08-16) (aged 81) South Bristol, Maine, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1959–1997 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | United States Army Armor Branch U.S. Army Transportation Corps |
Commands held | 413th Supply and Service Battalion Vermont National Guard |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Other work | Member, Vermont House of Representatives Staff assistant, U.S. Rep. Bernie Sanders |
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