James I. Christiancy

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James I. Christiancy
Bornc. 1844
DiedDecember 18, 1899
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit Flag of Michigan.svg 9th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry - Company D
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

First Lieutenant James Isaac Christiancy (c. 1844 to December 18, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Christiancy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Hawes Shops, Virginia on 28 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 10 October 1892. [1] [2]

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Biography

Christiancy was born in Monroe County, Michigan in 1844. He enlisted into the 9th Michigan Cavalry. He died on 18 December 1899 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation

While acting as aide, voluntarily led a part of the line into the fight, and was twice wounded. [1] [2]

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  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "James Isaac Christiancy". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.