Edward C. Hubbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hubbert of Elk - TopicsExpress



          

Edward C. Hubbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hubbert of Elk Mills, was cited for bravery under fire at Hickham Field on December 26, 1941. Pfc. Hubbert of the 12th Signal Platoon during the bombing and attack on Hickham, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 volunteered to go to the Platoon supply depot in the warehouse and procure pistols and ammunition for his platoon to fight. He was then 21-years old and had enlisted straight out of Elkton High School. Col. W.E. Farthing, commanding the Air Corps, told Pfc. Hubbert, I am proud to have you as a member of my command, in the commendation.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:53:00 +0000

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