Edward Van Winkle

Corporal Edward (Edwin) Parsons Van Winkle (1839-July 30, 1891) was a soldier from New York who fought in the American Civil War. Van Winkle received the United States' highest medal for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm during the Siege of Petersburg on 29 September 1864. The medal was presented to him on 6 April 1865.

Biography
Van Winkle was born in 1839 in Phelps, New York and enlisted into Company C, 148th New York Infantry from Phelps, New York. While fighting in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm during the Siege of Petersburg on 29 September 1864 Corporal Van Winkle took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns. For his actions during this battle, he received the United States militiaries highest, and at that time only, medal for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor on 6 April 1865.

He died July 30, 1891 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan. His grave can be found in lot 688.