Samuel J. Churchill-Lawrence, KS
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 38° 57.456 W 095° 12.684
15S E 308386 N 4314397
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Nashville, TN on December 15, 1864. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, KS in Section 7, Lot 222.
Waymark Code: WMYTZ9
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2018
Views: 0
He was born on November 1, 1842 in Rutland, VT and died on June 3, 1932 in Lawrence, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CHURCHILL, SAMUEL J.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 2d Illinois Light Artillery
• Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 15 December 1864
• Entered service at: DeKalb County, Ill.
• Date of issue: 20 January 1897
Citation: When the fire of the enemy's batteries compelled the men of his detachment for a short time to seek shelter, he stood manfully at his post and for some minutes worked his gun alone.
Armed Service: Army
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.