Llewellyn P. Norton Explained

Llewellyn Powell Norton
Birth Date:11 May 1837
Birth Place:Scott, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Homer, New York, U.S.
Placeofburial:Elmwood Cemetery, Preble, New York, US
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Serviceyears:1863–1865 (Army)
Rank:Sergeant
Unit:Company L, 10th New York Cavalry
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor

Llewellyn Powell Norton (May 11, 1837  - February 16, 1914) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Battle of Sailor's Creek amidst the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Charged the enemy and, with the assistance of Cpl. Andrew Bringle, captured a fieldpiece with two prisoners.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Llewellyn Powell Norton U.S. Civil War U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient . 2023-07-16 . Congressional Medal of Honor Society . en.