| Edwin M. Truell | |
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| Born | (1841-08-19)August 19, 1841 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1907(1907-10-12) (aged 66) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| 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 |
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.
See also
References
- "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.