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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient James G. Grindlay
Medal of Honor Recipient James G. Grindlay
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
 

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