Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Holehouse
Details
- Also Known As: Holehouse, John
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
7th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Marye's Heights, Virginia, USA
Citation
With one companion voluntarily and with conspicuous daring advanced beyond his regiment, which had been broken in the assault, and halted beneath the crest. Following the example of these two men, the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment was advanced, and the position held.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 10, 1897
- Born: December 25, 1839, Stockport, England
- Died: May 20, 1915, Chelsea, MA, United States
- Buried: Oak Grove Cemetery (MH) (3308 White Oak Ave.), Fall River, MA, United States