Edward N. Whittier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 01-Jul-1840
Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 14-Jun-1902
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Edward N. Whittier
- Edward Newton Whittier (July 1, 1840 – June 14, 1902) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
- He took temporary command of the 5th Maine Battery when Captain Greenleaf T.
- Stevens was wounded athe the Battle of Gettysburg.
- Whittier received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Fisher's Hill near Strasburg, Virginia fought September 21–22, 1864.
- The battle was one of the engagements of the Valley Campaigns of 1864.
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