Photograph associated with Edwin M. Truell

Civil War

Edwin M. Truell

Private · U.S. Army

Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry

21 July 1864 · Atlanta, Georgia

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Wisconsin
Action
Atlanta, Georgia

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Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.

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