Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Abram J Buckles
Details
- Also Known As: Buckles, Abraham Jay
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
19th Indiana Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 5, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wilderness Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
Though suffering from an open wound, Buckles carried the regimental colors until again wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 4, 1893
- Born: August 2, 1846, Delaware County, IN, United States
- Died: January 19, 1915
- Buried: Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, CA, United States