Edward Black (May 30, 1853 – June 30, 1872) was a drummer boy for the Union during the American Civil War.

At twelve years old, his left hand and arm were shattered by an exploding shell.

[citation needed] Enlisted July 24, 1861, as a Musician in Company L of the 21st Indiana Infantry regiment; discharged August 16, 1862.

In the 1870 United States census, he is listed with his parents (George and Lydia) as age 17, birth state of Indiana, residence Indianapolis.

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