Edward Tilton
Age: 20
Branch: USNR
Rank(s): MM3c (CB), MM2c
Unit: UDT8
Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui
Fallen on: 19 Oct 1944
Location: Philippines
Era: WWII
Campaign: Invasion of Leyte
Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded posthumously).
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Details:
MM2c Tilton was aboard the USS Louisville. He died from injuries sustained in action at Leyte.