Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James H Robinson
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
3d Michigan Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 27, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Brownsville Station, Arkansas, USA
Citation
Successfully defended himself, singlehandedly, against seven guerrillas, killing the leader (Capt. W.C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Victor, Clinton County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 4, 1865
- Born: 1846, Oakland County, MI, United States
- Died: July 26, 1865, Memphis, TN, United States
- Buried: Memphis National Cemetery (MH) (H-4131), Memphis, TN, United States