Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Martinus Schoonmaker
Details
- Rank: Colonel
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
14th Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Winchester, Virginia, USA
Citation
At a critical period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the left of the enemy's line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works, and captured many prisoners.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 19, 1899
- Born: June 30, 1842, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, United States
- Died: October 11, 1927, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Buried: Homewood Cemetery (PM) (14-83), Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Location of Medal: Marshall Museum, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA