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U.S. Army · United States 
Edgar R. Aston
1847 – 1932
Edgar R. Aston served the U.S. Army. Edgar was 85 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
30 May 1868 · At San Carlos, Ariz. · Private, Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry.
With 2 other men he volunteered to search for a wagon passage out of a 4,000-foot valley wherein an infantry column was immobile. This small group passed 6 miles among hostile Apache terrain finding the sought passage. On their return trip down the canyon they were attacked by Apaches who were successfully held at bay.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With 2 other men he volunteered to search for a wagon passage out of a 4,000-foot valley wherein an infantry column was immobile. This small group passed 6 miles among hostile Apache terrain finding the sought passage. On their return trip down the canyon they were attacked by Apaches who were successfully held at bay.
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