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Edwards Charles Wallace "Chuck"

Name:
Charles Wallace "Chuck" Edwards
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-854337
Unit:
563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1944-08-24
State:
Virginia
Cemetery:
Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium
Plot:
B
Row:
36
Grave:
18
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:

Charles Wallace "Chuck" Edwards entered the military service in Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with the Class of 1941. Prior to entering the Army Air Corps In Washington, D.C., he was working as a locomotive engineer. Charles served in the 563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a First Lieutenant and Pilot of #42-107202 "Belle of the Brawl" aircraft during World War II. A member of the EdwardsC crew, he was killed when their plane crashed on August 24, 1944. He is now buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium. 1Lt Edwards was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.