Edward Black (soldier)

Edward Black
Edward Black
Born	May 30, 1853; Indianapolis, Indiana, US?
Died	June 30, 1872 (aged 19); Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, US?
Resting place	Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana
Occupation(s)	Drummer Boy, Soldier
Employer	U.S. Government
Known for	Considered the youngest serving soldier of the American Civil War
Family	Edwin Black (twin brother)
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army; Union Army;
Years of service	July 24, 1861–January 1866
Rank	Private 1st Class
Unit	1st Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge; Bayou Teche Campaign; Siege of Port Hudson; Red River Campaign (Companies G & I); Battle of Mobile Bay; Battle of Spanish Fort; Battle of Fort Blakely;

Edward Black (May 30, 1853 – June 30, 1872) is considered the youngest serving soldier of the American Civil War. He had a twin brother, Edwin, who died in 1854.

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