Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edmund English
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
2d New Jersey Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 6, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wilderness Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
During a rout and while under orders to retreat, seized the colors, rallied the men, and drove the enemy back.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 13, 1891
- Born: November 16, 1844, New York, NY, United States
- Died: May 27, 1912, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Old Cathedral Cemetery (N-1-50), Philadelphia, PA, United States