About James W. Toban
Lived 1845 – 1903 (aged 57–58). James W. Toban was an American military personnel.
James W. Toban (November 23, 1845 - November 2, 1903) was an American sergeant awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at Aiken, South Carolina during the American Civil War. The medal was awarded for actions on 11 February, 1865 with the 9th Michigan Cavalry. He was born in Northfield Township, Michigan and died in Lansing, Michigan. Medal of Honor Citation Toban's grave in Old St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Northfield Township, Michigan Voluntarily and at great personal risk returned, in the face of the advance of the enemy, and rescued from impending death or capture, Major William C. Stevens, 9th Michigan Cavalry, who had been thrown from his horse.
Date Issued: 9 July, 1896
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Who was James W. Toban?
American soldier (1845–1903)
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James W. Toban was born in 1845 in Northfield Township.
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James W. Toban died in 1903 in Lansing.
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James W. Toban was a military personnel.
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James W. Toban was American.
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