Edward Thomas Barefoot
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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
Plaque Wall Map
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