Merritt A. Edson

1897–1955 (age 58)

Marine Corps General

About Merritt A. Edson

Merritt A. Edson (1897–1955) lived to age 58. They were a marine corps general. Born in Chester, they died in Washington, D.C.. They are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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