Edwin Webb

ASN:34255290

Edwin Yates Webb registered for the draft on October 16, 1940. Born March 6, 1913 in Mcadenvile, North Carolina, he was employed by Stowe Mill Inc. at the time of his registration. 

This twenty-seven-year-old was 5’-9”, 132 pounds with a ruddy complexion, blue eyes, and blonde hair.  No identifying physical characteristics were listed at the time of his registration.  

PVT Webb became a member of the 319th Field Artillery, HQ-Battery of the 82nd Airborne Division, and traveled with the battalion to North Africa arriving in Casablanca May 10, 1943.  He fought in the major campaigns of Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Normandy, and Holland.

His service was awarded with the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Merit Badge, European/African Middle Eastern Service Medal, bronze service arrowhead four bronze service stars.

Company Morning Reports (see below) were produced every morning in Army units relating to personnel matters.