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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

James Snedden

Details
  • Rank: Musician (Highest Rank: Bugler)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    54th Pennsylvania Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: June 5, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Piedmont, Virginia, USA
Citation
Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.
Medal of Honor Recipient James Snedden
Medal of Honor Recipient James Snedden
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: September 11, 1897
  • Born: September 19, 1849, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Died: June 14, 1919
  • Buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery (PM) (228) , Lexington, MS, United States
 

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