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(1841-08-19)August 19, 1841
Lowell, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 12, 1907(1907-10-12) (aged 66)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal 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

  1. "Edwin M. Truell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
  2. Company Roster
  3. "Edwin M. Truell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
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