Heywood Edwards
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heywood Lane•Edwards |
| Used name | Heywood•Edwards |
| Born | 9 November 1905 in San Saba, Texas (USA) |
| Died | 31 October 1941 in Atlantic Ocean (UNK) |
| Affiliations | US Naval Academy, Annapolis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Died aboard the USS Reuben James, the first US navy ship to be sunk in the Atlantic during World War II. The USS Heywood L. Edwards was named in his honour.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Heywood Edwards | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†31 October 1941. Died aboard the USS Reuben James, the first US navy ship to be sunk in the Atlantic during World War II.)