James Robb Church

James Robb Church (January 1, 1866 – May 18, 1923) was a United States Army Assistant Surgeon who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as part of the Rough Riders regiment during the Spanish–American War. He also served in World War I, and wrote about the effects of poison gas and his experiences as a wartime doctor.

Education Church graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) with the class of 1888.

Medal of Honor Church was awarded a Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Las Guasimas in the Spanish–American War on June 24, 1898. He received his medal on January 10, 1906, from Theodore Roosevelt, who was also part of the Rough Rider regiment. It was the first time that the Medal of Honor had ever been presented in person by the president of the United States. He wrote a book based on his experience as a wartime doctor, The doctor's part, what happens to the wounded in war.

James Robb Church died on May 18, 1923, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be located in Section 3 Lot 1409-A.