James R. Durham
Union Army officer during the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor
About James R. Durham
Lived 1833 – 1904 (aged 71). James R. Durham was an American military personnel.
James R. Durham (February 7, 1833 – August 6, 1904) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia on June 14, 1863.
Medal of Honor citation "The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant James R. Durham, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company E, 12th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Winchester, Virginia. Second Lieutenant Durham led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded."
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Who was James R. Durham?
Union Army officer during the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor (1833-1904)
When was James R. Durham born?
James R. Durham was born on 7 February 1833 in Richmond.
When did James R. Durham die?
James R. Durham died on 6 August 1904 in Washington, D.C..
What was James R. Durham's occupation?
James R. Durham was a military personnel.
What nationality was James R. Durham?
James R. Durham was American.
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