Samuel Edwin Eddy

Samuel E. Eddy
Eddy in 1898
Born(1822-06-02)June 2, 1822
Whitingham, Vermont, US
DiedMarch 7, 1909(1909-03-07) (aged 86)
Chesterfield, Massachusetts, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankPrivate
UnitMassachusetts Company D, 37th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsBattle of Sayler's Creek
AwardsMedal of Honor

Private Samuel Edwin Eddy (June 2, 1822 – March 7, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Eddy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 September 1897.[1][2]