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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

James Madison

Details
  • Also Known As: Congdon, James
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    8th New York Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: March 2, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
Citation
Recapture of Gen. Crook's headquarters flag.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Fairport, Monroe County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 26, 1865
  • Born: 1842, Niagara, Niagara County, NY, United States
  • Died: August 7, 1926
  • Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (OS-A-7), San Francisco, CA, United States
 

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