William D. Edwards
Military Person
1849 – 1903
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Who was William D. Edwards?
William D. Edwards was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 7th U.S. Infantry during the Indian Wars. A participant in the Nez Perce War, he was one of six men who received the Medal of Honor for bravery against Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce at the Battle of Big Hole on August 9, 1877.
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- Born
- 1849
Brooklyn - Also known as
- William Edwards
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jan 24, 1903
Washington, D.C. - Resting place
- United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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