LCDR Edward Degarmo '40 in the Lucky Bag: "When he isn't holding bunk drill, you can find him playing bridge (his favorite indoor and outdoor sport), dragging, reading, working cross-words, or doing a little private jitter-bugging to some hot tune by T. Dorsey. The ability to turn a hopelessly lost debate into apparent victory by resort to a technical point not even remotely connected with the subject is his outstanding characteristic. A typical, smooth-talking son of Ohio, Ed (the walking dictionary) has been a friend to all, always ready to do or try anything. We wish him luck in the Service and hope to be as good shipmates as we have been pals and roommates."
Edward was lost on June 6, 1945 when his airplane was shot down near Okinawa.
He was commanding officer of Torpedo Squadron (VT) 82.
He was awarded the Navy Cross for his "extraordinary heroism" and "inspiring leadership."
He was awarded two Silver Stars for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action".
He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses for "heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight."
He was survived by his wife, Beatrice, and is buried in California.
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