Smith L. Edwards was born in 1919. (1). His hometown is listed as Williamson, IL. He enlisted on 4 November 1941 entering the Air Corps as a Private with his county of residence at the time as LaSalle in IL. A Roster of Officers dated Nov 1944 lists 1st Lt Smith L. Edwards' date of rank as 19 Nov 1943. He and married Veronica Pzyska. They have 2 children, Carol and Jerry.