What is Elmer Gedeon's middle name?
John
What is Elmer Gedeon's full name?
Elmer John Gedeon
Elmer Gedeon date of birth:
April 15, 1917
How old was Elmer Gedeon when died?
27
Where was Elmer Gedeon born?
Cleveland, OH
When did Elmer Gedeon die?
April 20, 1944
Where did Elmer Gedeon die?
St. Pol, France
How tall is Elmer Gedeon?
6' 4" (193 cm)
How much does Elmer Gedeon weigh?
196 lbs (88.9 kg)
What is Elmer Gedeon nationality?
American
Where did Elmer Gedeon go to university?
University of Michigan
What is Elmer Gedeon's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Elmer John Gedeon (April 15, 1917 – April 20, 1944) is one of only two Major League Baseball players killed in action during World War II. Gedeon was also a multi-sport star in college at the University of Michigan. He flew several missions in the European Theater of Operations as an officer of the United States Army Air Forces before his final, fatal military operation.