Trustrim Connell

Corporal Trustrim Connell (May 12, 1844 to February 17, 1937) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Connell received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.^[1][2][3]

Trustrim Connell
Born	(1844-05-12)May 12, 1844 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Died	March 17, 1937(1937-03-17) (aged 92) Los Angeles, California
Buried	Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Rank	Corporal
Unit	138th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company I
Battles / wars	Battle of Sayler's Creek
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Connell was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 12 May 1844. He enlisted into the 138th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 17 February 1937 and his remains are interred at the Angelus Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Medal of Honor citation

Medal of Honor display dedicated to Trustrim Connell in the Wells Fargo Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Capture of enemy flag.^[1][2]

See also

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F