Richard S. Edwards
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Admiral Richard Stanislaus Edwards (18 February 1885 – 2 June 1956 served in the United States Navy during World War I and World War II.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Edwards was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1903. He was commissioned ensign on 13 September 1908 and through subsequent advancement attained the rank of admiral, to date from 13 April 1945, and was transferred to the retired list of the U.S. Navy in that rank on 1 July 1947.
During World War I, he served as engineer officer on board USS Kentucky (BB-6), then as gunnery officer on board USS Kansas (BB-21) and USS Arkansas (BB-33). His commands included USS Wood (DD-317); Submarine Squadron 6; Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut; USS Colorado (BB-45); Submarines, Patrol Force; and Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
During World War II he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander in Chief, United States Fleet and then Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations. For his World War II service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. He subsequently served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Commander, Western Sea Frontier, and Commander, Pacific Reserve Fleet.
He died at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, California, 2 June 1956.
USS Richard S. Edwards (DD-950) was named for him.
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
