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Samuel O. McElhinny

Private
1845 – 1923
Medal of Honor - Army
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Private Samuel O. McElhinny served the U.S. Army. Samuel was 78 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
6 April 1865

Capture of flag.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1865
Capture of flag.
In Our Keeping
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Samuel O. McElhinny
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor - Army

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