James Edgar Engle Explained

James Edgar Engle
Birth Date:c. 1844
Death Date:November 19, 1897
Birth Place:Chester, Pennsylvania
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:E-05Sergeant
Unit: Company I, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles:Bermuda Hundred Campaign
Awards: Medal of Honor

Sergeant James Edgar Engle (c. 1844 to November 19, 1897) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Engle received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Bermuda Hundred Campaign in Virginia on 18 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 17 December 1896.[1] [2]

Biography

Engle was born in Chester, Pennsylvania in about 1844. He enlisted in the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 19 November 1897 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 17 November 2013.
  2. Web site: James Edgar Engle . 17 November 2013 . https://archive.today/20131117092317/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1548 . 17 November 2013 . live .