Edward H. Forney

Edward Hanna Forney
Forney as Brigadier general, USMC
Born(1909-08-16)August 16, 1909
Denver, Colorado, US
DiedJanuary 21, 1965(1965-01-21) (aged 55)
San Francisco, California, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1931–1959
RankBrigadier general
Service number0-4652
Commands3rd Defense Battalion
ConflictsWorld War II

Korean War

AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Commendation Medal (2)
Air Medal

Edward Hanna Forney (August 16, 1909 – January 21, 1965) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his part during the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War, the largest U.S. amphibious evacuation of civilians, under combat conditions, in American history.

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