Edward W. Whitaker

Edward Washburn Whitaker (1841–1922) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action in 1864. Was the youngest general in the Union Army getting promoted to Brigadier General at the age of 23.

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