Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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