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Thomas A. Edson (born March 3, 1921) was a former American soldier who fought with distinction as a Corporal in Company B, 21st Tank Battalion, Combat Command B, of the 10th Armored Division (United States) during World War II. At the conclusion of the war, Edson spent the remainder of his life living in Barre, VT with his wife and two children.
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | B Company, 21st Tank Battalion, Combat Command B, of the 10th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War II *Rhineland Campaign *Central Europe Campaign *Ardennes Campaign *Battle of the Bulge |
Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Army Good Conduct Medal American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal WWII Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal |
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