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About Cpl. Edward Van Winkle, Medal of Honor
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Edward (Edwin) Parsons Van Winkle, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company C, 148th New York Infantry, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Corporal Van Winkle took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns.
General Orders: Date of Issue: April 6, 1865
Action Date: September 29, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company C
Division: 148th New York Infantry
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Cpl. Edward Van Winkle, Medal of Honor's Timeline
1839 |
1839
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Phelps, Ontario, New York, United States
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1891 |
July 30, 1891
Age 52
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United States
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Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
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