Edward Thomas Barefoot

Edward Thomas Barefoot
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Seaman/Airman/Fireman
Military Decorations Purple Heart
Wall F
Wall Side 3
Row 3
Plaque Number 11

Operation Husky
KIA 10 Jul 1943

Purple Heart

Edward's ship was sunk after being bombed by a lone German aircraft off Gela, Italy. 210 men went down with the ship with 74 survivors. Ship took two minutes to sink.

USS Maddox DD-622

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