Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edwin M Truell
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
12th Wisconsin Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Citation
Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mantson, Oneida County, Wisconsin
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 11, 1870
- Born: August 19, 1841, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA, United States
- Died: October 12, 1907, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (13-5274-C), Arlington, VA, United States