| Edward Alexander Holton | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 28, 1835 |
| Died | January 29, 1906 (aged 70) |
| Place of birth | Westminster, Vermont |
| Place of death | Bernardston, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Old Westminster Cemetery, Westminster, Vermont |
| Allegiance |
 United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service/branch |
U.S. Army Union Army |
| Rank |
 Captain |
| Unit |
 Company H, 6th Vermont Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Edward Alexander Holton (August 28, 1835 – January 29, 1906) was a Medal of Honor recipient who fought in the 6th Vermont Infantry during the American Civil War.[1]
Civil War[]
Holton entered service at his birthplace, Williston, Vermont, on 2 May 1861, into the 1st Vermont Infantry. He joined the 6th Vermont Infantry in late 1861 as a first sergeant. By the end of the war, Holton was a Captain. He was discharged due to a disability in August 1864.[2][3]
Medal of Honor[]
Holton was awarded the Medal of Honor on 9 July 1892 for his actions at the Battle of Lees Mills on 16 April 1862. At this time, he was a first sergeant.[4]
Rescued the colors of his regiment under heavy fire, the color bearer having been shot down while the troops were in retreat.
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ "CMOHS.org - First Sergeant HOLTON, EDWARD A., U.S. Army". http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/639/holton-edward-a.php.
- ↑ "Vermont Civil War, Lest We Forget" (in en). https://vermontcivilwar.org/get.php?input=3061.
- ↑ "Edward Alexander Holton (1835-1906) - Find A...". https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7891996.
- ↑ History, U.S. Army Center of Military. "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (G-L)". https://history.army.mil/html/moh/civilwar_gl.html#HOLTONEA.
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