Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James E Croft
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
12th Battery,
12th Wisconsin Light Artillery - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 5, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Allatoona, Georgia, USA
Citation
Took the place of a gunner who had been shot down and inspired his comrades by his bravery and effective gunnery, which contributed largely to the defeat of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 20, 1897
- Born: November 13, 1833, England
- Died: May 26, 1914, Janesville, WI, United States
- Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery (99-7-1), Janesville, WI, United States