U.S. Army
Whitaker, Edward WashburnConflictCivil War
RankBrigadier General U.S. Volunteers
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 1st Connecticut Cavalry
HometownConnecticut
Citation
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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