Edwin M. Truell

Edwin M. Truell (August 19, 1841 – October 12, 1907) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor.

Truell was born on August 19, 1841, in Lowell, Massachusetts. His official residence was listed as Mauston, Wisconsin. He died on October 12, 1907, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation
His award citation reads: "For extraordinary heroism on 21 July 1864, while serving with Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Atlanta, Georgia. Although severely wounded in a charge, Private Truell remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg."