The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) Edwin Michael Neville, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company C, 1st Connecticut Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor’s Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.
Sponsored by:
Edwin
Michael
Neville
January 27, 1843
–
October 4, 1886
Cemetery:
Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Cavalry)Division:
1st Connecticut CavalryAction Date:
April 6, 1865
Date of Issue: May 3, 1865