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James E. Cross

1840 – 1917
Medal of Honor - Army
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James E. Cross served the U.S. Army. James was 76 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
18 July 1861 · At Blackburns Ford, Va. · Corporal, Company K, 12th New York Infantry.

With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army July 18, 1861 · At Blackburns Ford, Va. · Corporal, Company K, 12th New York Infantry.
With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.
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