James G. Clark (Medal of Honor) explained

James G. Clark
Birth Date:31 October 1843
Birth Place:Germantown, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Pennsylvania
Placeofburial:Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood, Pennsylvania
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Private
Unit: 88th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company F
Battles:Second Battle of Petersburg
Awards: Medal of Honor

Private James G. Clark (October 31, 1843 to December 16, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clark received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 18 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 April 1892.[1] [2]

Biography

Clark was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on 31 October 1843. He enlisted in 88th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 16 December 1911 and his remains are interred at the Fernwood Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 27 October 2013.
  2. Web site: James G. Clark . 27 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202626/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1562 . 29 October 2013 . live .