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

James N Strong

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    49th Massachusetts Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 27, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Port Hudson, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in advance of the general assault.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: November 25, 1893
  • Born: February 28, 1818, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA, United States
  • Died: December 17, 1900, Fairfield, IA, United States
  • Buried: City Cemetery (MH) , Fairfield, IA, United States
 

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