U.S. Army
Spalding, Edward BursonConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany E, 52nd Illinois Infantry
BirthplaceByron, Illinois
Citation
Although twice wounded, and thereby crippled for life, he remained fighting in open ground to the close of the battle.
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