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Merritt A. Edson, US Marine Corps Brigadier General.

  • Zimmerman, John L. (1949). The Guadalcanal Campaign. Marines in World War II Historical Monograph p. 90. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. Further author and date information not given.

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current21:35, 18 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:35, 18 January 2018320 × 426 (134 KB)HohumRecovered some detail
19:47, 19 July 2006Thumbnail for version as of 19:47, 19 July 2006320 × 426 (135 KB)Cla68U.S. Marine Col MERRITT A. EDSON, whose defense of the Ridge on Guadalcanal on Sept 13, 1942, saved Henderson Field, was subsequently awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor for his heroism and skill. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USMC/USMC-M-Guadalcanal/USMC-

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