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.
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| Born | August 19, 1841 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1907 (aged 66) |
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| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank |  1st Lieutenant |
| Unit | 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
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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 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
editHis 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
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References
edit- ^ "Edwin M. Truell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
- ^ "Company Roster". Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ^ "Burial detail: Truell, Edwin M". ANC Explorer. Retrieved June 23, 2023.