Isaac James
Medal of Honor recipient
About Isaac James
Lived 1838 – 1914 (aged 76).
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. James's medal was won for capturing the flag at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865.
James was from Jefferson Township in Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Isaac James?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Isaac James born?
Isaac James was born on 8 March 1838.
When did Isaac James die?
Isaac James died on 26 September 1914.
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