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.[1]
Samuel E. Lewis | |
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 Samuel Lewis Civil War Photo | |
| Born | 1840 Coventry, Rhode Island, US |
| Died | March 22, 1907 |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery |
Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
editRank 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.[2][3]
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.[1]
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- 1 2 "Lewis, Samuel E. - The National Medal of Honor Museum". mohmuseum.org. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Medal of Honor - United States Army". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Army - Medal of Honor Recipients - U.S. Military Awards for Valor - Top 3". valor.defense.gov. Archived from the original on 2026-02-16. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
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