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U.S. Army
Tobie Jr., Edward Parsons
Tobie Jr., Edward Parsons

ConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command1st Maine Cavalry
HometownLewiston, Maine

Citation

Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, 6 April, and at Farmville, 7 April, refused to go to the hospital, but remained with his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox.

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