Edmund Pendleton

Biography

Edmund Pendleton lived through the turbulent years of mid-century America, witnessing the Civil War and the nation’s efforts to heal afterward. While the particulars of his occupation may have receded from historical records, his life was shaped by the challenges and hopes of a generation that helped define the country’s character.

Those who lay him to rest in Arlington National Cemetery chose a place of honor for a man whose quiet dignity and steady presence reflected the values of duty and loyalty that so many of his contemporaries shared.