Edwin M. Truell-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.776 W 077° 04.494
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Atlanta, GA on July 21, 1864. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 13, Site 5274-C.
Waymark Code: WM10TC1
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2019
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He was born on August 19, 1841 in Lowell, MA and died on October 12, 1907 in Mauston, WI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TRUELL, EDWIN M.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry
• Place and date: Near Atlanta, Ga., 21 July 1864
• Entered service at: Mauston, Wis.
• Date of issue: 11 March 1870
Citation: Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.
Armed Service: Army
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