| Samuel E. Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1840 |
| Died | March 22, 1907 |
| Place of birth | Coventry, Rhode Island |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Samuel E. Lewis (1840 - March 22, 1907) was a Corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at: Coventry, R.I. Birth: Coventry, R.I. Date of issue: June 16, 1866.
Citation:
Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
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References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""SAMUEL E. LEWIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links[]
- "Samuel E. Lewis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7158040. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
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