About David Edwards
Lived 1841 – 1897 (aged 55–56). David Edwards was an American and British military personnel and soldier.
Private David Edwards (1841 – April 14, 1897) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Edwards received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
Biography Edwards was born in Wales in 1841. He joined the 146th New York Infantry in September 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. He died on 14 April 1897 and his remains are interred at the Waterville Cemetery in Waterville, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was David Edwards?
American soldier, born 1841
When was David Edwards born?
David Edwards was born in 1841 in Wales.
When did David Edwards die?
David Edwards died on 14 April 1897 in Waterville.
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David Edwards was a military personnel and soldier.
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David Edwards was American and British.
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