Samuel E. Eddy

Private Samuel Edwin Eddy (June 2, 1822 – 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]

Samuel E. Eddy
Born(1822-06-02)June 2, 1822
Whitingham, Vermont
DiedMarch 7, 1909(1909-03-07) (aged 86)
Chesterfield, Massachusetts
Buried
Mount Cemetery, Chesterfield, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company D, 37th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Sayler's Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Eddy was born in Whitingham, Vermont on 2 June 1822. He joined the Army from Chesterfield, Massachusetts in July 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [3] Eddy died on 7 March 1909 and his remains are interred at the Mount Cemetery in Chesterfield, 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]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  2. "Samuel E. Eddy". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  3. Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
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