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James H. Morgan

1840 – 1877

United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient

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About James H. Morgan

Lived 1840 – 1877 (aged 36–37). James H. Morgan was an American.

James H. Morgan (1840 – April 6, 1877) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Born in 1840 in New York, Morgan's birth name was James H. Creevey.

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Important facts

Born
1840, New York
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Medal of Honor
Also known as
James Morgan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James H. Morgan?

United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient (1840–1877)

When was James H. Morgan born?

James H. Morgan was born in 1840 in New York.

When did James H. Morgan die?

James H. Morgan died on 6 April 1877.

What nationality was James H. Morgan?

James H. Morgan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James H. Morgan

· Wikidata: Q6135244

· DBpedia: James H. Morgan (Medal of Honor)

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