Isaac James (Medal of Honor) explained

Isaac James
Birth Date:March 8, 1838
Death Date:September 26, 1914
Birth Place:Jefferson Township, Ohio
Placeofburial:Union City, Indiana
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Private
Unit:Company H, 110th Ohio Infantry
Battles:American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Isaac James (March 8, 1838 – September 26, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. James received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] James's medal was won for capturing the flag at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2]

James was from Jefferson Township in Ohio.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Isaac James. June 2, 2014. https://archive.today/20140603233436/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1401. June 3, 2014. live.
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. June 2, 2014.