Robert Thomas Edlin
Robert Thomas Edlin | |
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Edlin in a landing craft, 1944 | |
| Nickname(s) | The Fool Lieutenant |
| Born | May 6, 1922 |
| Died | April 1, 2005 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1954 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | Company A, 2nd Ranger Battalion |
| Battles / wars | World War II Battle of Normandy Battle for Brest Battle of Hürtgen Forest Battle of the Bulge |
| Awards | Legion of Honour Purple Heart Distinguished Service Cross |
| Other work | Law enforcement officer |
Robert Thomas Edlin (May 6, 1922 – April 1, 2005) was a highly decorated United States Army Ranger officer during World War II, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions of September 9, 1944, wherein he almost singlehandedly forced the surrender of over 800 German soldiers. In 2005, he was awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously by the Texas Legislature. Texas House Concurrent Resolution No. 112 conferring the honor was adopted by both the House and Senate and approved by Governor Rick Perry in March 2005.