Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edward Welsh
Details
- Also Known As: Welch, Edward
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
54th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 22, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 11, 1894
- Born: January 3, 1843, Ireland
- Died: February 1, 1929, Soldier's Home, WA, United States
- Buried: Mount Olivet Cemetery (PM) (8-9), Washington, DC, United States