Rank/Rate	Radio Techincian, Second Class
Service Number	680 24 10
Birth Date	August 27, 1923
From	San Diego, California
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Sculpin (SS-191)
Loss Date	November 19, 1943
Location	North of Oroluk Island near Truk
Circumstances	Sunk by Japanese destroyer
Remarks	Edgar was born in La Mesa, California. Please note that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name "Groluk."

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  Beidleman, Edgar Melrose, Jr.