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James Edgar Engle
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| Born | 1844 Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 19, 1897 |
| Buried |
Arlington National Cemetery
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army Union Army |
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| Unit |  Company I, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Bermuda Hundred Campaign |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Sergeant James Edgar Engle (1844 to November 19, 1897) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Engle received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Bermuda Hundred Campaign in Virginia on 18 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 17 December 1896.
Biography
Engle was born in Chester, Pennsylvania in 1844. He enlisted in the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 19 November 1897 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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