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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
 

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