Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Coey
Details
- Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Brevet Colonel U.S. Volunteers)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
147th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hatcher's Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
Seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and, after himself being severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Oswego, Oswego County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1892
- Born: February 12, 1841, New York, NY, United States
- Died: July 14, 1918, Berkeley, CA, United States
- Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (OS-89-1), San Francisco, CA, United States