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U.S. Army
Spalding, Edward Burson
Spalding, Edward Burson
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany E, 52nd Illinois Infantry
HometownByron, Illinois
Citation

Although twice wounded, and thereby crippled for life, he remained fighting in open ground to the close of the battle.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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