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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Edward Burson Spalding

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    52d Illinois Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Although twice wounded, and thereby crippled for life, he remained fighting in open ground to the close of the battle.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 15, 1894
  • Born: February 2, 1840, Byron, Ogle County, IL, United States
  • Died: March 4, 1920, Sioux City, IA, United States
  • Buried: Floyd Cemetery (MH) (183-2), Sioux City, IA, United States
 

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