James D. Gardiner

1839 – 1905

James D. Gardiner served the U.S. Army. James was 66 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company I, 36th U.S. Colored Troops.

Rushed in advance of his brigade, shot a rebel officer who was on the parapet rallying his men, and then ran him through with his bayonet.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company I, 36th U.S. Colored Troops.

Rushed in advance of his brigade, shot a rebel officer who was on the parapet rallying his men, and then ran him through with his bayonet.

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