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First Sergeant / First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
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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