Edward R. Schowalter Jr.
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Edward Rightor Schowalter Jr. (December 24, 1927 ā November 21, 2003) was a United States Army officer in the Korean War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for commanding his company in an assault against a fortified position, and for continuing to lead after being seriously wounded.
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Edward Rightor Schowalter Jr. | |
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![]() Medal of Honor recipient Edward Schowalter | |
Born | (1927-12-24)December 24, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
Died | November 21, 2003(2003-11-21) (aged 75) |
Place of burial | Fort Benning Post Cemetery, Georgia, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Merchant Marines United States Army |
Years of service | 1945 ā 1977 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Purple Heart (2) |
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