James Robb Church

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James Robb Church
January 1, 1866(1866-01-01) – May 18, 1923 (aged 57)
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois
Allegiance Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1898-
Rank Assistant Surgeon and later Colonel
Unit 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars Spanish-American War
Awards Medal of Honor
Other work Author, Medical Attache, Doctor

James Robb Church was a United States Army Assistant Surgeon awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Spanish-American War.

He was awarded his medal in 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt, who was also part of the Rough Rider regiment. After the Spanish-American War, he remained in the Army, obtaining the rank of Colonel, where he went as an attache with the French Army during World War I.

He died on May 18, 1923 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[1] His grave can be located in Section 3 Lot 1409-A.[1]

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In addition to performing gallantly the duties pertaining to his position, voluntarily and unaided carried several seriously wounded men from the firing line to a secure position in the rear, in each instance being subjected to a very heavy fire and great exposure and danger.

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  1. ^ a b James Robb Church at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-31

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