James H. Lee
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About James H. Lee
Lived 1840 – 1877 (aged 36–37). James H. Lee was an American.
James H. Lee (1840 – August 9, 1877) was an American sailor who received the Medal of Honor for valor in action during the American Civil War.
Biography Lee was born on Long Island, New York in 1840 He died there on August 9, 1877.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.
Citation:
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
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Who was James H. Lee?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
When was James H. Lee born?
James H. Lee was born in 1840 in Long Island.
When did James H. Lee die?
James H. Lee died on 9 August 1877 in Oswego.
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James H. Lee was American.
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