Edward H. Hurst
Edward Hunter Hurst (December 18, 1916 – September 6, 1997) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is the recipient of the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. He completed his career as director of Marine Corps Landing Force Development Center Quantico in 1968.
Edward Hunter Hurst | |
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BG Edward H. Hurst, USMC | |
| Born | December 18, 1916 Fort Valley, Georgia, US |
| Died | September 6, 1997 (aged 80) Harlingen, Texas, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1936–1968 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0–5854 |
| Commands held | 1st Marine Division 3rd Marine Regiment Camp Schwab 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Other work | Superintendent, Marine Military Academy |
Hurst was also a member of so-called "Chowder Society", special Marine Corps board, which was tasked to conduct research and prepare material relative to postwar legislation concerning the role of the Marine Corps in national defense.
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