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Edwin Woodrow Holt | |
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| Born | 1918 |
| Died | 19 August 1941 (aged 22) Crestview, Florida, United States |
| Cause of death | Midair plane collision |
| Nationality | Statesian |
Edwin "Ed" Woodrow Holt (1918 – 19 August 1941[1][2]) was a Statesian aviation cadet in the U.S. Navy notable for being the first Pearl Riverite to lose his life in uniform during World War II. North Middletown Road, a street in Pearl River, was renamed to 'Holt Drive' in his memory.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Journal News, 20 August 1941.
- ↑ Journal News, 4 February 1942.
- ↑ Orangetown Telegram and The Pearl River Searchlight, 24 September 1948.
- ↑ Ramapo Valley Independent, 30 September 1948.