Edmund Ernest García

Edmund Ernest Garcia
Rear Admiral Edmund Ernest Garcia
BornMarch 25, 1905
San Juan, Puerto Rico
DiedNovember 2, 1971 (1971-11-03) (aged 66)
Ozona, Florida
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1927-1968
Rank Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS Sloat
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"

Edmund Ernest Garcia (March 25, 1905 – November 2, 1971) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy who commanded the destroyer escort USS Sloat during World War II and participated in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and France.