Edward Lea | |
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| Born | January 31, 1837 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | January 1, 1863 (aged 25) Galveston, Texas |
| Buried | Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, Galveston, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1851–1863 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant commander |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Capture of New Orleans • Battle of Galveston Harbor • Battle of Galveston † |
| Relations | Albert Miller Lea (father) Pryor Lea (uncle) |
Edward Lea (January 31, 1837 – January 1, 1863) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Galveston and died in the arms of his father, who was on the opposing side in the conflict.