Background
Edmonds, Maurice Owen was born on January 28, 1931 in Colquitt, Georgia, United States. Son of Loren Cornelius and Roma (Mathis) Edmonds.
Edmonds, Maurice Owen was born on January 28, 1931 in Colquitt, Georgia, United States. Son of Loren Cornelius and Roma (Mathis) Edmonds.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, University Florida, 1953. Master of Science in Counseling, Shippensburg State College, 1972.
Commissioned lieutenant United States Army, 1953, advanced through grades to major general, executive assistant, Commander in chief Pacific Camp Smith, Hawaii, 1974-1977, executive assistant, DCSOPS officer Washington, 1977-1979. Deputy commanding general Army Training Center, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, 1979-1981. Deputy chief of staff training and doctrine command Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1981-1985.
Commanding general United States Army Soldier Support Center, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, since 1985.
Board directors Salvation Army, United Service Organizations-Indianapolis. Board managers Army Emergency Relief. Member Military Orders of World Wars, Association United States Army, Retired Officers Association, Indianapolis C. of Chamber (board directors).
Lodges: Kiwanis.
Married Jane Adams, December 20, 1958. Children– Neal, Mark.