United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Edward W. Whitaker
1841 – 1922
Edward W. Whitaker served the U.S. Army. Edward was 81 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
29 June 1864 · At Reams Station, Va. · Captain, Company E, 1st Connecticut Cavalry.
While acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
While acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
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