Samuel S. French
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BornApril 23, 1841
Erie County, New York
Erie County, New York
DiedMarch 17, 1913 (aged 71)
Gilford, Michigan
Gilford, Michigan
Buried
Gilford Cemetery, Michigan
Allegiance
United States
United StatesSamuel S. French | |
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 French in 1894 | |
| Born | April 23, 1841 Erie County, New York |
| Died | March 17, 1913 (aged 71) Gilford, Michigan |
| Buried | Gilford Cemetery, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company E, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Seven Pines |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Private Samuel S. French (April 23, 1841 – February 17, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. French received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Seven Pines in Virginia on May 31, 1862. He was honored with the award on October 24, 1895.[1][2][3]
French was born in Erie County, New York, on April 23, 1841. He enlisted into the 7th Michigan Infantry. He died on February 17, 1913, and his remains are interred at the Gilford Cemetery in Michigan.
