Edmund Wilson Searby
Edmund Wilson Searby | |
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| Born | March 7, 1896 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 1944 (aged 48) Pont-à-Mousson, France |
| Buried | |
| Years of service | 1918–1944 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 80th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star (posthumous) Legion of Merit (posthumous) Purple Heart (posthumous) |
Edmund Wilson Searby (March 7, 1896 – September 14, 1944) was an American United States Army officer. He served during World War II as the Division Artillery Commander of the 80th Infantry Division. He lost his life during the battle to liberate the town of Pont-à-Mousson in Meurthe-et-Moselle. At his request, he was interred with the other soldiers who fought in France.
He earned earned several posthumous awards, including the Silver Star from the American president.