Edwin M. Truell
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| Edwin M. Truell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 19, 1841 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | October 12, 1907 (aged 66) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
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 |
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.
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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z
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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