Background
Edwards, John Richard was born on July 9, 1853 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States.
Edwards, John Richard was born on July 9, 1853 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1874.
Chief engr; chief engineer Officer, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (U.S.), 1904-1908. General inspector machy.
President Board Inspection and Survey for shore stations, 1912-1914.
Member Naval Liquid Fuel Board, 1901-1904. Member Naval Fuel Oil Board, 1915.