Edwin M. Truell
Edwin M. Truell (August 19, 1841 – October 12, 1907) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor.
Edwin M. Truell | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 19, 1841 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | October 12, 1907 (aged 66) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Truell was born on August 19, 1841, in Lowell, Massachusetts. He joined the 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment from Mauston, Wisconsin[1] in August 1862, and mustered out with the regiment in May 1865. [2] He died on October 12, 1907, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
His award citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism on 21 July 1864, while serving with Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Atlanta, Georgia. Although severely wounded in a charge, Private Truell remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.
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See also
References
- "Edwin M. Truell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
- Company Roster
- "Edwin M. Truell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
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