Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edward Washburn Whitaker
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brigadier General U.S. Volunteers)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
1st Connecticut Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 29, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Reams' Station, Virginia, USA
Citation
While acting as an aide, voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of cavalry, through an infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 2, 1898
- Born: June 15, 1841, Killingly, Windham County, CT, United States
- Died: July 30, 1922, Washington, DC, US
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-1324), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, DC