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.

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

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.