Tobie Jr., Edward Parsons - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865