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EDGE, William Walter - Date of
birth
21 September 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Marshall County, Alabama -
Hometown
Capshaw, Limestone County, Alabama
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34975393 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
314th Infantry Regiment,
79th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 November 1944 - Place of
death
Near Frémonville, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 44 | 25 |
Immediate family
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Members
William O. Edge (father)
Cora L. (Champion) Edge (mother)
John H. Edge (brother)
Gradie L. Edge (sister)
Bertie C. Edge (sister)
Irene Edge (sister)
Laura B. Edge (sister)
Leonard O. Edge (brother)
Minnie L. (Slayton) Edge (wife)
John L. Edge (son)
Bobby G. Edge (son)
More information
Pfc William W. Edge was employed at the WPA Project before he enlisted.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Edge Wuebben Family Tree, Combat History 314th Infantry Regiment, www.findagrave.com - Coleman
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy