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*1933-1937: Attended the [[United States Military Academy]], graduated on June 12, 1937 and was commissioned in the Cavalry (ASN: 0-20690).
  
*1933-1937: Attended the [[United States Military Academy]], graduated on June 12, 1937 and was commissioned in the Cavalry (ASN: 0-20690).
 
*1942-1943: Served in the Fiji Islands and Solomon Islands, served with the Reconnaissance Force, [[43rd Infantry Division (United States)|43rd Infantry Division]]
  
*1942-1943: Served in the Fiji Islands and Solomon Islands, served with the Reconnaissance Force, [[43rd Infantry Division (United States)|43rd Infantry Division]]

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Maj. Gen. Edward Scherrer in 1965.

Edward Chrysostom David "Pony" Scherrer (28 January 1913 - 22 April 2002) was a United States Army Major General.

Early life

Edward was born on January 28, 1913 on a farm near Shawneetown, Illinois to Susan and George B. Scherrer. He also had five brothers and two sisters. He spent his youth in Shawneetown and graduated from high school at age 16. In 1929 he entered Southern Illinois University where he earned a teacher’s certificate.

Military career

Major military assignments

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Official 1937 West Point Graduation Photo

Dates of rank

He retired as a Major General on September 30, 1972.

Education

Post-military career

He was actively involved as a riding instructor and polo player/referee and was a nationally recognized judge of equestrian events. He enjoyed golf in his retirement at Hilton Head, South Carolina and when he later moved to Bellingham was a member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club.

Personal life

Edward married Joyce Constance Kearsley while serving in the Fiji Islands in 1943. Together they had two children (Ted and David). His wife passed away in 2013.

Death

Edward passed away on April 22, 2002 in Bellingham, Washington at the age of 89. He was buried in the Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.

Awards & Decorations

DSC synopsis

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Cavalry) Edward Chrysoston David Scherrer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Reconnaissance Force, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 1 to 13 July 1943, at New Georgia, Solomon Islands. Captain Scherrer's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

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