Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Gardiner
Details
- Also Known As: Gardner, James Daniel
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
36th U.S. Colored Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chapin's Farm, Virginia, USA
Citation
Rushed in advance of his brigade, shot a rebel officer who was on the parapet rallying his men, and then ran him through with his bayonet.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Yorktown, York County, Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1865
- Born: September 16, 1839, Gloucester, Gloucester County, VA, United States
- Died: September 29, 1905, Clark's Summit, PA, United States
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (MH) (2nd-1), Ottumwa, IA, United States