About Edward R. Schowalter, Jr.
Lived 1927 – 2003 (aged 75). Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. was an American military personnel.
Edward Rightor Schowalter Jr. (December 24, 1927 – November 21, 2003) was a United States Army officer in the Korean War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for commanding his company in an assault against a fortified position, and for continuing to lead after being seriously wounded.
Biography Schowalter was born on December 24, 1927, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Edward R. Schowalter, Sr., and Ruth Johnson. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Schowalter also received the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts.
Schowalter married after the Korean War and he and his wife, Bonney, had five children. Two of his sons also served in the military. After his retirement, the family settled in Auburn, Alabama.
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Who was Edward R. Schowalter, Jr.?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. born?
Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. was born on 24 December 1927 in New Orleans.
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Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. died on 21 November 2003.
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Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. was a military personnel.
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Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. was American.
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