African American, Company A, Alaska Highway. Born: 18 February 1919, Warfield, Brunswick County, VA. Died: 11 March 1967, LaCrosse, Mecklenberg, VA. His death certificate listed cause of death from a gun shot wound to the chest. He was shot by another person during a fight at a night club.
Enlisted: 13 August 1941, Richmond, VA and discharged 20 November 1945. Education: grammar school. Civilian occupation: In 1940 he hauled wood for Mr. Richard Fagan. On his death certificate, his occupation was lumberman.
His father was Amos G. Edmonds, farm laborer and his mother was Susie (Estelle) E. Edmonds (1886-1968). His brother was Shelton D. Edmonds.
Serial #33097636