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William Edgar Simonds | |
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 William Edgar Simonds, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | November 24, 1842 Collinsville, Connecticut |
| Died | March 14, 1903 (aged 60) Hartford, Connecticut |
| Place of burial | Canton Center Cemetery Canton, Connecticut |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank |  Second Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War *Battle of Irish Bend |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Lawyer Congressman |
William Edgar Simonds (November 24, 1842 – March 14, 1903) was a United States Representative from Connecticut and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest award, the Medal of Honor, for his actions as a soldier in the American Civil War.