Edward A. Whaley

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Edward A. Whaley was a Captain of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry / Company C.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Enlisted on April 30, 1861 in the 6th Wisconsin Infantry / Company C
  • Veteran
  • Corporal
  • Sergeant
  • 1st Sergeant
  • Wounded in action at the Battle of South Mountain
  • Promoted to Captain of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry / Company C on July 20, 1864
  • Wounded on July 25, 1864
  • Wounded on April 1, 1865
  • Promoted to Brevet Major of United States Volunteers on April 1, 1865
  • Mustered out on August 4, 1865 - right leg amputated

Post-War Career

Family

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