Samuel P. Kenyon
Samuel P. Kenyon | |
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Born | 1846 Ira, New York |
Died | June 14, 1884 Cullen, New York |
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Years of service | 1864 - 1865 |
Rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Sailor's Creek American Civil War |
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Samuel P. Kenyon (1846 – June 14, 1884) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kenyon received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kenyon's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]
Kenyon was born in Ira, New York, and joined the 24th New York Cavalry from Augusta, New York in February 1864.[3] He was transferred to the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry in June 1865, and mustered out with this regiment the following month.[4] Kenyon was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Richfield Springs, New York.[5]
Medal of Honor citation[]
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Samuel P. Kenyon, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 24th New York Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of battle flag.[1]
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References[]
- ^ a b c "Samuel P. Kenyon". Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ^ 24th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
- ^ 1st NY Provisional Cavalry Regimental roster
- ^ vconline.org.uk
- 1846 births
- 1884 deaths
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials in New York (state)
- People from Cayuga County, New York
- People of New York (state) in the American Civil War
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients