Edward R. Schowalter, Jr.
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 20 years ago |
| Date of birth | December 24,1927 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | New Orleans |
| Louisiana | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | November 21,2003 |
| Died | Opelika |
| Alabama | |
| United States | |
| Years of service | 1945 – 1977 |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Korean War | |
| Battle of Triangle Hill | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Silver Star | |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1456433 |
Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. Life story
Edward Rightor Schowalter Jr. was a United States Army officer in the Korean War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for commanding his company in an assault against a fortified position, and for continuing to lead after being seriously wounded.
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