Edward H. Forney

Edward Hanna Forney
Edward Hanna Forney
	Forney as Brigadier general, USMC
Born	August 16, 1909; Denver, Colorado, US
Died	January 21, 1965 (aged 55); San Francisco, California, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1931–1959
Rank	Brigadier general
Service number	0-4652
Commands held	3rd Defense Battalion
Battles/wars	World War II New Georgia Campaign; Bougainville Campaign; Battle of Okinawa; Korean War Battle of P'ohang-dong; Battle of Inchon; Second Battle of Seoul; Battle of Chosin Reservoir; Blockade of Wonsan;
Awards	Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star Medal; Commendation Medal (2); Air Medal

Edward Hanna Forney (August 16, 1909 – January 21, 1965) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his part during the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War, the largest U.S. amphibious evacuation of civilians, under combat conditions, in American history.

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