Edward Black (soldier)
Edward Black | |
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| Born | May 30, 1853 Indianapolis, Indiana, US? |
| Died | June 30, 1872 (aged 19) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana, Section 16, Lot 148 39°49′03″N 86°10′28″W / 39.8174551°N 86.1745098°W |
| Occupations | Drummer Boy, Soldier |
| Employer | U.S. Government |
| Known for | Considered the youngest serving soldier of the American Civil War |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | |
| Service years | July 24, 1861–January 1866 |
| Rank | Private 1st Class |
| Unit | 21st Indiana Infantry 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment |
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Edward Black (May 30, 1853 – June 30, 1872) was a drummer boy in the Union Army during the Civil War. At the age of eight, he is considered the youngest serving soldier of the American Civil War.