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Edwin
F.
Savacool
KIA (Civil War)
1842

–

June 5, 1865

Cemetery:

Elmwood Cemetery

After his heroic capture of the flag, Edwin Savacool was sent to Washington, D.C. for treatment of wounds received in his heroic action. He died as a result of those wounds 40 days later.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st New York Cavalry (Lincoln)

    Action Date:

    April 6, 1865
    Date of Issue: April 24, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Edwin F. Savacool, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company K, 1st New York Cavalry (Lincoln), in action at Deatonsville (Sailor’s Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag, during which he was wounded and died several days later in Washington, D.C.