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David Edwards (soldier)

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Buried at
  
Waterville Cemetery

Name
  
David Edwards

Awards
  
Rank
  
Years of service
  
1862 - 1865

Role
  
Soldier


Died
  
April 14, 1897, Waterville, New York, United States

Unit
  
146th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Battles and wars
  
Service/branch
  
Battles/wars
  

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Private David Edwards (1841 to 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.

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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

Capture of the enemy flag.

References

David Edwards (soldier) Wikipedia


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