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PVT Randolph Ray Edwards
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PVT Randolph Ray Edwards

Birth
McComb, Pike County, Mississippi, USA
Death
24 Sep 1942 (aged 23)
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Monument
Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines Add to Map
Plot
Tablets of the Missing - United States Marine Corps--Missing In Action
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Pvt Edwards was Killed in Action, while setting up his mortar, during heavy fighting with Japanese forces near the Lunga River on Guadalcanal.

Following the battle, Edwards with the other Marines killed during the fighting were buried on site.

In 1947, unsuccessful attempts were made to locate the graves. Edwards' remains are still buried where he was killed on Guadalcanal.

https://missingmarines.com/randolph-r-edwards/
Pvt Edwards was Killed in Action, while setting up his mortar, during heavy fighting with Japanese forces near the Lunga River on Guadalcanal.

Following the battle, Edwards with the other Marines killed during the fighting were buried on site.

In 1947, unsuccessful attempts were made to locate the graves. Edwards' remains are still buried where he was killed on Guadalcanal.

https://missingmarines.com/randolph-r-edwards/

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PVT, US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II



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  • Maintained by: Anne Edwards Relative Niece/Nephew
  • Originally Created by: ShaneO
  • Added: Jan 31, 2016
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157653503/randolph_ray-edwards: accessed ), memorial page for PVT Randolph Ray Edwards (30 Aug 1919–24 Sep 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 157653503, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Anne Edwards (contributor 48137907).