About Edwin M. Truell
Lived 1841 – 1907 (aged 66). Edwin M. Truell was an American military personnel.
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.
Biography
Truell was born on August 19, 1841, in Lowell, Massachusetts. He joined the 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment from Mauston, Wisconsin in August 1862, and mustered out with the regiment in May 1865. He died on October 12, 1907, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia.
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.
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Who was Edwin M. Truell?
Union Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Edwin M. Truell born?
Edwin M. Truell was born on 19 August 1841 in Lowell.
When did Edwin M. Truell die?
Edwin M. Truell died on 12 October 1907.
What was Edwin M. Truell's occupation?
Edwin M. Truell was a military personnel.
What nationality was Edwin M. Truell?
Edwin M. Truell was American.
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