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FREDDIE L EDWARDS JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 13W, LINE 42 OF THE WALL

FREDDIE LEE EDWARDS JR

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POSTED ON 6.8.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 9.2.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 2.21.2021

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Bronze Star Medal Award for Valor

Petty Officer First Class Freddie Lee Edwards, Jr. was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as a Boatswain's Mate 1st Class and was assigned to RIVDIV 553, Task Force 116.
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POSTED ON 9.3.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Petty Officer First Class Freddie Lee Edwards Jr., Served aboard PCF-15 (Patrol Craft Fast 15), River Division 533 (RIVDIV-533), Task Force 116 (TF-116), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

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POSTED ON 8.29.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

BM1 Freddie Lee Edwards Jr. is buried in Section 3A, row 3 of the Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery in Mobile, AL.

He served in both Korea and Vietnam.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Non sibi sed patriae.

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