| James Carey | |
| Birth Date: | 1844 or 1847 |
| Death Date: | 8 September 1913 |
| Birth Place: | Ireland |
| Placeofburial: | Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Allegiance: | United States of America |
| Branch: | United States Navy |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Unit: | USS Huron |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
James Carey was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor.
Carey was born in Ireland in either 1844 or 1847, depending on the source. He later served in the U.S. Navy, entering the service from New York City in 1866. In 1868, while a member of the crew of, he saved three fellow crewmen from drowning and was awarded the Medal of Honor.[1]
He later served aboard the, and also saved another sailor from drowning.
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, Ireland. Accredited to: New York.
Citation:
Seaman on board the U.S.S. Huron, saving 3 shipmates from drowning.