Samuel P. Kenyon

Samuel P. Kenyon (1846 – June 14, 1884) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kenyon received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kenyon's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]

Samuel P. Kenyon
Born1846
Ira, New York
DiedJune 14, 1884
Cullen, New York
Buried
Richfield Springs, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1864 - 1865
RankQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit Company B, 24th New York Cavalry
Battles/warsBattle of Sailor's Creek
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Kenyon was born in Ira, New York, and joined the 24th New York Cavalry from Augusta, New York in February 1864. [3] He was transferred to the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry in June 1865, and mustered out with this regiment the following month. [4] Kenyon was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Richfield Springs, New York. [5]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Samuel P. Kenyon, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 24th New York Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of battle flag.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Samuel P. Kenyon". Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  3. 24th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
  4. 1st NY Provisional Cavalry Regimental roster
  5. vconline.org.uk
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