United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
James Allen
1843 – 1913
James Allen served the U.S. Army. James was 70 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
14 September 1862 · At South Mountain, Md. · Private, Company F, 16th New York Infantry.
Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.). By an imaginary ruse he secured their surrender and kept them at bay when the regimental commander discovered him and rode away for assistance.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.). By an imaginary ruse he secured their surrender and kept them at bay when the regimental commander discovered him and rode away for assistance.
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