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Samuel J. Churchill
Corporal
Corporal Samuel J. Churchill served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Corporal
Medal of Honor
15 December 1864 · At Nashville, Tenn. · Corporal, Company G, 2d Illinois Light Artillery.
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.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
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.
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