Samuel Smedley [SEP] occupation
Samuel Smedley
Samuel Smedley was a ship captain during the Revolutionary War privateer from Fairfield, CT. At age 15, Smedley was the Captain of the "Defence" as a lieutenant of the marines. He was best known for capturing the "Cyrus," a British Ship. He also started the "ships' papers collection" currently located at Fairfield, CT's Historical Society Library that contains letters by Smedley dating back to the early 19th century. In his lifetime, he captured or aid in capturing more than a
Samuel Gross (Medal of Honor)
Samuel Gross (originally Samuel Marguiles) (May 9, 1891–September 13, 1934) was a Private in the United States Marine Corps, 23d Company who earned the Medal of Honor for his efforts during the United States occupation of Haiti in 1915.
Biography.
Gross was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the United States occupation of Haiti, he participated in battles against the Caco bandit insurgency. During the battle for Fort Riviere, he saved the life of Smedley Butler,