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U.S. Army · United States 
Edward N. Whittier
First Lieutenant
1840 – 1902
First Lieutenant Edward N. Whittier served the U.S. Army. Edward was 61 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
First Lieutenant
Medal of Honor
22 September 1864 · At Fishers Hill, Va. · First Lieutenant, 5th Battery, Maine Light Artillery.
While acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
While acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.
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