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Revision as of 04:06, 12 December 2023
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| Born | February 12, 1842 Manhattan, New York |
| Died | March 28, 1916 (aged 74) |
| Buried | The Bronx, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | Union Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 15th New York Battery Light Artillery |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward M. Knox (February 12, 1842 – March 28, 1916) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.[1]
Knox was born in Manhattan, New York, on February 12, 1842. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism on July 2, 1863, while serving as a Second Lieutenant with the 15th New York Battery Light Artillery, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor was issued on October 18, 1892.[2]
He died at the age of 74 on March 28, 1916, and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York.[citation needed]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Edward M. Knox, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with 15th New York Battery Light Artillery, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Second Lieutenant Knox held his ground with the battery after the other batteries had fallen back until compelled to draw his piece off by hand; he was severely wounded.[3]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Gettysburg
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
References
- ^ "Medal of Honor Recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ "KNOX, EDWARD M". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ "Valor Awards for Edward M. Knox". Military Times, Hall of Valor. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
External links
- "Edward M. Knox". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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