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Samuel Edwin Eddy — Victoria Cross

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Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Civil War, Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Battle of Sayler's Creek
Medals Recorded: 1

Samuel Edwin Eddy

Private, U.S. Army

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American Civil WarEastern Theater of the American Civil WarBattle of Sayler's Creek

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1896–1903 Army

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Biography

Gallantly captured a Confederate battle flag during combat.

Private Samuel Edwin Eddy 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.

Verified service: New York Volunteer service; unit is not specified in the material reviewed. At Sailor’s Creek on 6 April 1865, he was cited for capturing a Confederate flag. The CMOHS record confirms the action and Medal of Honor presentation on 10 September 1897. Birth and death details require an authoritative source check.

Sources: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/samuel-edwin-eddy

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