Edwin M. Truell
Born: August 19, 1841 at Lowell, Massachusetts
Home Town: Mauston, Wisconsin
Medal of Honor
American Civil War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: March 11, 1870
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Edwin M. Truell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 21 July 1864, while serving with Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Atlanta, Georgia. Although severely wounded in a charge, Private Truell remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.