SERGT. EDWARD B. SPALDING MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVESTONE
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Listing Details
Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Grave Stones
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Submitted By: IOWACIVILWARMONUMENTS.COM
SGT. SPALDING OF THE ILLINOIS 52ND INFANTRY REGIMENT WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE DURING THE BATTLE OF SHILOH IN TENNESSEE ON APRIL 6, 1862. HE WAS WOUNDED BUT REFUSED TO LEAVE THE FIELD AND CONTINUED TO BE HEAVILY INVOLVED IN ACTION DURING THE DAY.
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