Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James K Merrifield
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
88th Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 30, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Captured two battle flags from the enemy and returned with them to his own lines.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Manlius, Bureau County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 28, 1896
- Born: August 20, 1844, Hyde Park, Westmoreland County, PA, United States
- Died: September 7, 1918, St. Louis, MO, United States
- Buried: Valhalla Cemetery (PM) (12-48-4), St. Louis, MO, United States