Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James G Grindlay
Details
- Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
146th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA
Citation
The first to enter the enemy's works, where he captured two flags.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Utica, Oneida County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 14, 1891
- Born: February 14, 1840, Odinburgh, Scotland
- Died: October 19, 1907, Troy, NY, United States
- Buried: Forest Hill Cemetery (31A-116B), Utica, NY, United States