James D. Vernay (December 24, 1834 - July 19, 1918) was an American soldier in the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor. The medal was granted on 1 April 1898 for Vernay's actions as a Second Lieutenant with the 11th Illinois Infantry at the Battle of Vicksburg on 22 April 1863. Born in Lacon, Illinois, Vernay died on 19 July 1918 and is now interred in Arlington National Cemetery. [1]
Served gallantly as a volunteer with the crew of the steamer Horizon that, under a heavy fire, passed the Confederate batteries. [2]
This is an incomplete list of the last surviving veterans of American wars. The last surviving veteran of any particular war, upon their death, marks the end of a historic era. Exactly who is the last surviving veteran is often an issue of contention, especially with records from long-ago wars. The "last man standing" was often very young at the time of enlistment and in many cases had lied about his age to gain entry into the service, which confuses matters further.
John Joseph Kelly was a United States Marine who was awarded both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor for his heroic actions on October 13, 1918, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France, during World War I. He was the last surviving of 19 two-time Medal of Honor recipients when he died.
Matthew Bickford (1839–1918) received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
James H. Bronson was an African American Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Edward Bancroft Williston was a brigadier general in the United States Army. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War.
The 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment is sometimes referred to as the Canton Rifles or the Douglas Brigade 2nd Regiment.
The 113th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The 127th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States government's highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by the President of the United States, but as it is presented "in the name of the United States Congress", it is often referred to (erroneously) as the "Congressional Medal of Honor".
James Coey was a United States military officer who fought with the Union Army as a member of the 147th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Twice brevetted for "conspicuous gallantry" and "meritorious service", he also received his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S. Medal of Honor, which was conferred on May 12, 1892 in recognition of his efforts to rally his brigade around regimental colors and inspire a charge on the enemy during the Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia on February 6, 1865.
Horace Capron Jr. was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Capron received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Chickahominy and Ashland in Virginia in June 1862.
Peter Van Hoesen, better known by his nom de guerreJames Sullivan, was an American Civil War veteran. Having deserted, he later enlisted on behalf of another individual and performed an act of valor for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. However, the circumstances of his enrollment denied him his right to a service pension and the recognition of the award.
Calvary Catholic Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery, in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois.
Benona Sprague was a corporal in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On May 22, 1863, during the Siege of Vicksburg, he led a volunteer storming party against Confederate fortifications. He was issued the Medal of Honor on 10 July 1894.
Morton A. Read was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 8 April 1865, during the Battle of Appomattox Station, Read captured the flag of the 1st Texas Infantry of the Confederate Army. He was issued the Medal of Honor on 3 May 1865.
John Whitmore was an American soldier in the American Civil War and recipient of the Medal of Honor.
George Stokes was a corporal in the United States Army who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. Stokes was awarded the medal on 24 February 1865 for actions performed at the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee on 16 December 1864.
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