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Merritt Austin Edson, Sr. (April 25, 1897 – August 14, 1955), known as "Red Mike", was a Major General in the United States Marine Corps, First President of the Marine Corps War Memorial Foundation and First Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Safety & Vermont State Police.
Merritt Austin Edson (Rutland, 25 de abril de 1897-Washington D. C., 14 de agosto de 1955), también conocido como Red Mike (en español: Rojo Mike), fue un General de División del Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos. Nació el 25 de abril de 1897, y murió el 14 de agosto de 1955.
Merritt Austin Edson (Rutland, 25 de abril de 1897-Washington D. C., 14 de agosto de 1955), también conocido como Red Mike (en español: Rojo Mike), fue un General de División del Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos.
1 de may. de 2020 · A biographical sketch of Major General Merritt A. Edson, a Marine Corps aviator and commander of the First Marine Raider Battalion in World War II. The web page provides his date of birth, death, service record, awards, and achievements.
Learn about the life and achievements of Colonel Merritt Austin Edson, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Solomon Islands during World War II. Find out his rank, unit, action date, citation, and more details on the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website.
Major General Merritt “Red Mike” Edson is best known for his leadership of the 1st Raider Battalion at Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal in September 1942. His reputation became synonymous with the unit’s, forever after known as Edson’s Raiders.
Merritt A. Edson. Medal of Honor citation: "For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, with Parachute Battalion attached, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on the night of 13-14 September 1942.
