Edward L. Gilligan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 18-Apr-1843
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 02-Apr-1922
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Edward L. Gilligan
- Edward Lyons Gilligan (April 18, 1843 – April 2, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
- Gilligan received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
- Gilligan's medal was won after he assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag.
- He was honored with the award on April 30, 1892.Gilligan joined the Army from Philadelphia in October 1861.
- He was commissioned as an officer in October 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
- Gilligan was buried in Oxford, Pennsylvania.
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