Miles James
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| Miles James | |
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| 1829 – August 28, 1871 | |
 Miles James, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Princess Anne County, Virginia |
| Place of death | Norfolk City |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 36th Regiment United States Colored Troops |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War *Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Miles James was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
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[edit] Biography
James joined the Army in Norfolk, Virginia, and by September 30, 1864, he was serving as a Corporal in Company B of the 36th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops. On that day, his unit participated in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia, where he was seriously wounded. Six months after the battle, on April 6, 1865, James was issued the Medal of Honor for his actions at Chaffin's Farm.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 36th U.S. Colored Troops. Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 30 September 1864. Entered service at: Norfolk, Va. Birth: Princess Anne County, Va. Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation:
- Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.[1]
[edit] See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War: A-L
- List of African American Medal of Honor recipients
[edit] Notes
[edit] References
- Miles James at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-06
- Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (A-L). Medal of Honor Citations. U.S. Army Center of Military History (2005-04-27). Retrieved on 2007-01-13.
