| Samuel E. Eddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1822 |
| Died | March 7, 1909 (aged 86) |
| Place of birth | Whitingham, Vermont |
| Place of death | Massachusetts |
| Buried at | Mount Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company D, 37th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Private Samuel E. Eddy (June 2, 1822 to March 7, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Eddy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 September 1897.[1][2]
Biography[]
Eddy was born in Whitingham, Vermont on 2 June 1822. He enlisted into the 37th Massachusetts Infantry. He died on 7 March 1909 and his remains are interred at the Mount Cemetery in Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Saved the life of the adjutant of his regiment by voluntarily going beyond the line and there killing one of the enemy then in the act of firing upon the wounded officer. Was assailed by several of the enemy, run through the body with a bayonet, and pinned to the ground, but while so. situated he shot and killed his assailant.[1][2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Samuel E. Eddy". http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2849. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
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