James Howard (soldier)

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James Howard (? - November 8, 1879) was an American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.

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Biography

Howard was born in Newton, New Jersey. [1] He served in the Union Army as a Sergeant in Company K of the 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. [1] Howard earned his medal in action at Battery Gregg during the Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. [1] He received his medal on May 12, 1865. [2] He died on November 8, 1879, in Fort McKavett, Texas and is now buried in San Antonio National Cemetery, Texas. [1]

Medal of Honor Citation

Carried the colors in advance of the line of battle, the flagstaff being shot off while he was planting it on the parapet of the fort. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "James Howard | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  2. 1 2 "James Howard - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
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