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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Llewellyn Powell Norton

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Sergeant Major)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company L,
    10th New York Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, USA
Citation
Charged the enemy and, with the assistance of Cpl. Andrew Bringle, captured a fieldpiece with two prisoners.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Scott, Cortland County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 3, 1865
  • Born: May 11, 1837, Scott, Cortland County, NY, United States
  • Died: February 16, 1914, Homer, NY, United States
  • Buried: Elmwood Cemetery (PM), Preble, NY, United States
 

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