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  • William D. Edwards
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  • William D. Edwards (1849 – January 24, 1903) 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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  • 7
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  • c. 1875–1878
Birth Date
  • 1849
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Name
  • William D. Edwards
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  • Place of burial
Birth Place
  • Brooklyn, New York, United States
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death date
  • 1903-01-24
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abstract
  • William D. Edwards (1849 – January 24, 1903) 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.