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Edward Erwin, Jr.
First Name:
Edward
Middle Name:
Jones
Last Name:
Erwin, Jr.
Date of Birth:
7/28/1923
Birthplace:
Morganton, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on Luzon on Feb. 12, and his death followed on Feb. 13. Memorial planned to be built at Davidson College by his parents in memory of their two sons who were killed.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: Davidson College publication
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College, Class of 1943
Biographical Notes:
Editor of The Davidsonian, senior year, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Upsilon, Panhellenic Council, International Relations board, Scabbard and Blade treasurer
Family Details:
Prof. and Mrs. Edward Jones (Mary B.) Erwin - Davidson College faculty since 1920 Davidson NC Capt. George Phifer Erwin - Killed in a bomber crash at Ft. Riley, KS on Jan. 26, 1945, Mrs. R. C. (Gaudelock) Dyer - 8308 Langley Ave. Chicago, IL
Military Details
Military Rank:
First Lieutenant
Military Unit:
158th Infantry Co. G
KIA Date:
2/13/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Luzon, Philippines
Military Details:
OSC, Fort Benning, GA, Camp Ord, OR, Luzon (Demartis to Rosario Road), New Guinea, Philippines
Source:
Newsprint and Davidson College Bulletin and annuals