Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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