About Dave Edwards
Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 74). Dave Edwards was an American military officer, politician and united States Navy.
David Richard Edwards (January 13, 1938 – January 5, 2013) was an American retired United States Navy officer, businessman, and politician.
Early life Edwards was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Education Edwards graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
Career Military In the U.S. Navy, Edwards flew more than two hundred combat missions during the Vietnam War. Edwards's military nickname was "Warpaint".
Business Edwards bought the LaBonte Hotel, a historical hotel.
Edwards tendered his letter of resignation on January 6, 2012, to the Converse County Commission after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He officially stepped down on February 1.
Personal life On December 26, 2012, Edwards suffered a stroke and died on January 5, 2013, eight days short of his 75th birthday.
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Who was Dave Edwards?
American politician
When was Dave Edwards born?
Dave Edwards was born on 13 January 1938 in Cheyenne.
When did Dave Edwards die?
Dave Edwards died on 5 January 2013 in Douglas.
What was Dave Edwards's occupation?
Dave Edwards was a military officer, politician and united States Navy.
What nationality was Dave Edwards?
Dave Edwards was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Edwards (Wyoming politician)
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