David Edwards (soldier)

David Edwards
Born1841
Wales
DiedApril 14, 1897
Waterville, New York
Buried
Waterville Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
RankCorporal
UnitNew York (state) Company H, 146th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsBattle of Five Forks
Awards Medal of Honor

Private David Edwards (1841 – April 14, 1897) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Edwards received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. ^ "David Edwards". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.