James Brady
Medal of Honor recipient
About James Brady
Lived 1842 – 1904 (aged 61–62). James Brady was an American.
James Brady (1842 – October 7, 1904) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography Brady served in the American Civil War in the 10th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, Irish Regiment, for the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1865, for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
Medal of Honor citation Citation:
Capture of flag.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Brady?
Medal of Honor recipient (1842–1904)
When was James Brady born?
James Brady was born in 1842 in Boston.
When did James Brady die?
James Brady died on 7 October 1904 in New Hampshire.
What nationality was James Brady?
James Brady was American.
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