1897 - 1955
Merritt A. Edson American Military
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Merritt A. Edson was born on this day 58 years ago
Born 25th April, 1897.
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| First Name |
Merritt
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| Middle Name |
A.
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| Last Name |
Edson
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| Birthday |
25th April, 1897
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| Birthplace |
Chester, Vermont
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| Died |
14th August, 1955
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| Place of Death |
Washington, D.C., US
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Military
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Major General Merritt Austin Edson, Sr. (April 25, 1897 – August 14, 1955), known as "Red Mike", was a general in the United States Marine Corps. Among the decorations he received were the Medal of Honor, two Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, and two Legions of Merit. He is best known by Marines for the defense of Lunga Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II.
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