Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Hezikiah Luther
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
7th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 28, 1890
- Born: January 24, 1841, Dighton, Bristol County, MA, United States
- Died: March 3, 1916, North Dighton, MA, United States
- Buried: Westville Cemetery (MH) (129), Taunton, MA, United States