Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edward Parsons Tobie Jr.
Details
- Rank: Sergeant Major (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st Maine Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 29 - April 9, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Appomattox Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, 6 April, and at Farmville, 7 April, refused to go to the hospital, but remained with his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 1, 1898
- Born: March 19, 1838, Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME, United States
- Died: January 21, 1900
- Buried: Swain Point Cemetery (MH), Providence, RI, United States