Samuel Churchill

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

When the fire of the enemy’s batteries compelled the men of his detachment for a short time to seek shelter, he stood manfully at his post and for some minutes worked his gun alone.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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