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naval officer

Edwin Alexander Anderson, American naval officer awarded Congressional Medal of Honor “for extraordinary heroism in battle on that occasion”.

Background

Anderson, Edwin Alexander was born on July 16, 1860 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.

Education

Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1882.

Career

Ensign, July 1, 1884.

Achievements

  • Edwin Alexander Anderson has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

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Awards

  • Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor “for extraordinary heroism in battle on that occasion”.