Samuel P. Kenyon (1846 – June 14, 1884) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kenyon received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kenyon's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865 He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.
Kenyon was born in Ira, New York, the son of Rev. Henry and Betsy (nee Brown) Kenyon.[New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-]]https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/110983:1964?tid=&pid=&queryId=a30ada4c-ddae-47fc-b939-fed849d64f62&_phsrc=Vuy7&_phstart=successSource 1865 He joined the 24th New York Cavalry from Augusta, New York in February 1864.24th NY Cavalry Regimental roster He was transferred to the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry in June 1865, and mustered out with this regiment the following month.1st NY Provisional Cavalry Regimental roster Kenyon was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Richfield Springs, New York.vconline.org.uk
Medal of Honor citation
See also List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
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