Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Lemuel Carey
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
10th New York Cavalry (Porter Guard) - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 9, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, USA
Citation
Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: December 24, 1839, Jamesville, Onondaga County, NY, United States
- Died: May 15, 1919, Grafton, PA, United States
- Buried: Chartiers Cemetery (Vets-6L-4), Carnegie, PA, United States