John D. Edwards

John D. Edwards

John D. Edwards (2 August 1885 – 9 October 1918) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I.

Born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Edwards was appointed Midshipman in the U.S. Navy 31 December 1908. During World War I, Lt. Edwards was assigned to destroyer "Shaw" in British waters. While escorting troopship HMS "Aquitania" into Southampton, England, "Shaw" collided with "Aquitania".

Lt. Edwards, one of 12 men who lost their lives, was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

The destroyer USS "John D. Edwards" (DD-216) was named for him.


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