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==Birth== 
Edwin W. Arnold was born Wednesday, March  29, 1922, the son of son of Mrs. Lula Abrams, 417 Duane Avenue. (Lulu Brate of Malta, Saratoga, NY). After WWII he lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Arnold. His siblings were:
*Drusilla Arnold
*Helen Arnold
*Betty Arnold
*Byron Arnold

==Education== <!--DELETE THIS LINE IF NOT NEEDED-->
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==Military==
Edwin Arnold served in the U.S. Army during World War II landing on the beach of Normandy serving through Northern France continuing as far as the Rhineland.<br>

Full Name: Edwin W. Arnold<br>
Race: White<br>
Level of Education: 1 year of high school<br>
Marital Status: Single, without dependents<br>
Birth Date: 1922<br>
Birth Place: New York<br>
World War II Army Enlistment Records<br>
Enlistment Date: 21 Feb 1941<br>
Army Component: Regular Army<br>
Army Serial Number: 12005587<br>
Branch: Infantry<br>
Enlistment Place: Albany New York<br>
Source of Army Personnel: Civil Life<br>
Box Number: 0076<br>
Film Reel: 1.69<br>

'''Seven Youths Enlist Here - Prefer Not to Wait For Government Call in Army Draft'''

Seven Schenectady youths are not waiting for the draft but are heeding the call to the colors of their own accord, it was indicated yesterday as seven recruits, one of them just 18, were enlisted at the U. S Army recruiting station. 

Sergt. Harry Cohun, in charge of the station, reported that some of the younger recruits said they felt there was no necessity of waiting to be drafted and decided to enlist for service at once.  

The 18 year-old recruit is '''Edwin W. Arnold''', son of Mrs. Dula Abrams, 417 Duane Avenue. He was accepted for the 16th Infantry at Fort Jay. 
:Schenectady Gazette - February 22, 1941

==Occupation==
Edwin W. Arnold was employed by GE as a machinist.

==Marriage & Children== 
Edwin Arnold married on May 13, 1944 '''[[Joan Margaret Hollands]]'''.  Their children were:
*Fay Arnold
*Diana Arnold

==Death==
[[File:Grave-Knox-ArnoldEdwinW1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center> Edwin W. Arnold<br>Cpl. US Army<br>World War II<br>Mar 29 1922 - Aug 22, 2009<br>[[k:Knox Cemetery|Knox Cemetery]]</center>]]
[[File:Grave-Knox-ArnoldEdwinW2.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Arnold<br>Edwin W.<br>1922 - 2009<br>Joan M.<br>1922 - 2011<br>[[k:Knox Cemetery|Knox Cemetery]]</center>]]
Edwin W. Arnold died Saturday, August  22, 2009 at the Stratton VA Medical Center.

==Obituary== 
Arnold, Edwin W.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Monday, August 24, 2009

Deceased Name: '''Arnold, Edwin W.'''

KNOX Edwin W. Arnold, 87, died on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Edwin served in the U.S. Army during World War II landing on the beach of Normandy serving through Northern France continuing as far as the Rhineland. He was employed by GE as a machinist. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Joan Arnold; two daughters Fay and Diana Arnold; four grandsons and seven great-grand-children. He is predeceased by a grandson, James T. Golden Jr. Services will be conducted privately at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Edwin's memory to the Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. FredendallFuneralHome.com

Edition: Final Edition Page: B3 Copyright, 2009, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

==Social Security==
Edwin W. Arnold: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record<br>

Name:	Edwin W. Arnold<br>
State of Issue:	New York<br>
Date of Birth:	Wednesday  March  29, 1922<br>
Date of Death:	Saturday  August  22, 2009<br>
Est. Age at Death:	87 years, 4 months, 24 days<br>
Confirmation: 	Verified<br>
Last known residence:<br>
City: 	Delanson; Braman Corners<br>
County: 	Schenectady<br>
State: 	New York<br>
ZIP Code: 	12053<br>
Latitude: 	42.7537<br>
Longitude: 	-74.1921<br>

==Census Records==
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|1930 United States Federal Census about Lulu Arnold<br>
Name:	Lulu Arnold<br>
[Lulu Brate] <br>
Gender:	Female<br>
Birth Year:	abt 1897<br>
Birthplace:	New York<br>
Race:	White<br>
Home in 1930:	Malta, Saratoga, New York<br>
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Marital Status:	Married<br>
Relation to Head of House:	Daughter<br>
Father's Name:	William Brate<br>
Father's Birthplace:	New York<br>
Mother's Name:	Lena Brate<br>
Mother's Birthplace:	New York<br>
Household Members:	<br>
Name	Age<br>
William Brate	65<br>
Lena Brate	54<br>
Lulu Arnold	33<br>
Drusilla Arnold	11<br>
'''Edwin Arnold	8'''<br>
Helen Arnold	6<br>
Betty Arnold	4<br>
Byron Arnold	0<br>
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'''1940 United States Federal Census about Lula Abrams<br>'''
Name:	Lula Abrams<br>
Respondent:	Yes<br>
Age:	43<br>
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1897<br>
Gender:	Female<br>
Race:	White<br>
Birthplace:	New York<br>
Marital Status:	Married<br>
Relation to Head of House:	Wife<br>
Home in 1940:	Schenectady, Schenectady, New York<br>
View Map<br>
Street:	Duane Avenue<br>
House Number:	417<br>
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Schenectady, Schenectady, New York<br>
Residence in 1935:	Same Place<br>
Resident on farm in 1935:	No<br>
Sheet Number:	10A<br>
Attended School or College:	No<br>
Highest Grade Completed:	High School, 3rd year<br>
Weeks Worked in 1939:	22<br>
Income:	220<br>
Income Other Sources:	No<br>
Neighbors:	View others on page<br>
Household Members:	<br>
Name	Age<br>
James L Abrams	48<br>
Lula Abrams	43<br>
Laurer A Abrams	12<br>
Paul Abrams	2<br>
Helen Arnold	16<br>
Betty Arnold	13<br>
Byron Arnold	10<br>
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