Edward Parsons Tobie-Providence, RI
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Appomattox Campaign, VA from March 29, to April 9, 1865. He is buried in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI in Section 178, Lot B.
Waymark Code: WM10QQJ
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2019
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He was born on March 19, 1838 in Lewiston, ME and died on January 21, 1900 in Rhode Island. He was a Prisoner of War and attained the rank of Second Lieutenant. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TOBIE, EDWARD P.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 1st Maine Cavalry
• Place and date: At Appomattox Campaign, Va., 29 March to 9 April 1865
• Entered service at: Lewiston, Maine
• Date of issue: 1 April 1898
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.
Armed Service: Army
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