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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Edwin M. Truell
Medal of Honor Recipient Edwin M. Truell
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
 

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