Edward Bancroft Williston-Arlington, VA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Trevilian Station, VA on June 12, 1864. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 422.
Waymark Code: WM112BW
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2019
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He was born on July 15, 1836 in Norwich, VT and died on April 24, 1920 in San Diego, CA. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILLISTON, EDWARD B.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Artillery
• Place and date: At Trevilian Station, Va., 12 June 1864
• Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif.
• Date of issue: 6 April 1892
Citation: Distinguished gallantry.
Armed Service: Army
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