Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James A Campbell
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
2d New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 5, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Woodstock & Amelia Courthouse, Virginia, USA
Citation
While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Va., he voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind. At Amelia Courthouse captured two battle flags.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 30, 1897
- Born: December 20, 1844, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
- Died: May 6, 1904, Fort Snelling, MN, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (3-1468-SS), Arlington, VA, United States