Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
James H Lee
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Captain of the Top)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Kearsarge - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off Cherbourg, France
Citation
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun, during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1840, NY, United States
- Died: August 9, 1877, Oswego, NY, United States
- Buried: The Rural Cemetery, Oswego, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: American Numismatic Society, New York, NY