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Major Edmund Rice was one of 63 men who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1 - 3, 1863. At the opening of the battle on the final day, Major Rice's regiment was held in reserve behind the crest of Cemetery Ridge and south of the Copse of Trees. At the climax of Pickett's Charge, when General Armistead led his men over the stone wall and into the Union lines, Major Rice led his regiment into action. At the head of the regiment he lead a daring countercharge. Though he was almost immediately wounded, Major Rice ignored his pain and loss of blood to remain on the field and command his men until the enemy forces had been routed. |
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