Samuel S. French
Samuel S. French | |
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French in 1894 | |
| Born | April 23, 1841 |
| Died | March 17, 1913 (aged 71) |
| Buried | Gilford Cemetery, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company E, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | 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.