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Over 16 million Americans served in uniform during World War 2. It is estimated that less than 75,000 of them are still alive today. Over 400,000 Americans died.

At its peak, over 1,500 Edison men and women were in uniform, and 115 Tommie men and 1 woman died in service.

The purpose of this site is to honor, to remember, and to share the stories of the 116, their connection to Edison High School, their military service, their deaths, and their final resting place.

Tommies died in most every famous battle of the war. In North Africa, the Pacific, and Europe. On the seas and in the skies. Tommies died in some of the most infamous actions of the war as well. They died while training, in accidents, and of illness. Their stories should be shared, their lives should be remembered, and their sacrifices should be honored.

My hope is that the stories of these 116 Tommies will inspire you.

Inspire you to learn more about the person.

Inspire you to learn more about World War 2.

Inspire you to visit Fort Snelling National Cemetary, the Normandy American Cemetary in France, or wherever their final resting place may be, and pay your respects.

And mostly, to inspire you to never forget the 116 Tommies that died in service to the country.