David Edwards
American soldier, born 1841
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| Intro | American soldier, born 1841 | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Military personnel | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1841, Wales, United Kingdom | |
| Death | 14 April 1897Waterville, Oneida County, New York, U.S.A. (aged 56 years) |
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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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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.