Samuel E. Lewis

Samuel E. Lewis (1840 - March 22, 1907) was a Corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.

Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.

Citation: Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.

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Samuel Lewis Grave Site. Rhode Island