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Edmund English — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

*Battle of the Wilderness#1of 1

Edmund English

First Sergeant / First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

American Civil War*Battle of the Wilderness

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

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Biography

Edmund English was a Union Army soldier who served during the American Civil War. He achieved the ranks of First Sergeant (E-08) and First Lieutenant (O-02) within the U.S. Army. His dedicated service during the conflict was marked by his notable actions on the battlefield.

He is best remembered for his conspicuous bravery during the Battle of the Wilderness, a major engagement fought in May 1864. His actions during this fierce clash earned him the nation's highest military decoration for valor.

For his gallantry in action at the Wilderness, English was awarded the Medal of Honor, cementing his legacy as a recognized hero of the Civil War.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts