Hastin C. Edwards
1st Marine Division
2nd Battalion
7th Marine Regiment
Company F
Hastin Edwards from Virginia served with the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He served in the Pacific Theater of Operations participating in enemy action at Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands from 1 April 1945 to 17 April 1945. His granddaughter knew that he had been wounded, but never received the Purple Heart. Research uncovered documentation indicating he was wounded on 13 April during the Battle of Okinawa. Family received Purple Heart and other medals.
Hastin’s awards and decorations include:
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal w/2 bronze campaign stars
WWII Victory Medal
Rifle Marksmanship Badge
Galax, Virginia (2013)
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