James Madison (Medal of Honor recipient)
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 James Madison, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Nickname | A.K.A. James Congdon |
| Place of birth | Niagara, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company E, 8th New York Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Madison was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization. Sergeant, Company E, 8th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865. Entered service at: Fairport, N.Y. Birth: Niagara, N.Y. Date of issue: 26 March 1865.
Citation:
- Recapture of Gen. Crook's headquarters flag.[1]
[edit] See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War: A-L (For other name of James Congdon)
- List of Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War M-Z
[edit] Notes
- Enlisted under the name of James Congdon.
[edit] References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- "JAMES MADISON". Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-01-01.
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