About James H. Gribben
Lived 1839 – 1878 (aged 38–39). James H. Gribben was an American military personnel.
James Henry Gribben (April 1839 - August 6, 1878) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gribben received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Gribben's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate 12th Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.
Gribben was born in Ireland. He joined the US Army from New York City in September 1861, and was discharged in June 1865. He was buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn. Green-Wood Cemetery was mistakenly recorded on his death certificate.
Medal of Honor citation
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Medal of Honor recipient
When was James H. Gribben born?
James H. Gribben was born in 1839 in Ireland.
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James H. Gribben died on 6 August 1878 in New York City.
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James H. Gribben was a military personnel.
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James H. Gribben was American.
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