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Edward
Settle
Godfrey
October 9, 1843

–

April 1, 1932

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Edward Godfrey graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1867. Serving during the Indian Campaigns, he was wounded in the Nez Perce War in 1877. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    7th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 30, 1877
    Date of Issue: November 27, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain Edward Settle Godfrey, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 September 1877, while serving with 7th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana. Captain Godfrey led his command into action when he was severely wounded.