Llewellyn Powell Norton (May 11, 1837 – February 16, 1914) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Battle of Sailor's Creek amidst the American Civil War.
Llewellyn Powell Norton | |
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Born | Scott, New York, U.S. | May 11, 1837
Died | February 16, 1914 Homer, New York, U.S. | (aged 76)
Place of burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Preble, New York, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1863–1865 (Army) |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company L, 10th New York Cavalry |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
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Charged the enemy and, with the assistance of Cpl. Andrew Bringle, captured a fieldpiece with two prisoners.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Llewellyn Powell Norton | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-07-16.