Llewellyn P. Norton

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Llewellyn Powell Norton
Portrait of Norton
Born(1837-05-11)May 11, 1837
Scott, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 1914(1914-02-16) (aged 76)
Homer, New York, U.S.
Place of burial
Elmwood Cemetery, Preble, New York, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1863–1865 (Army)
RankSergeant
UnitCompany L, 10th New York Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal 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[edit]

Citation:

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Llewellyn Powell Norton | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-07-16.