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U.S. Navy · United States 
James H. Lee
1840 – 1877
James H. Lee served the U.S. Navy. James was 37 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
19 June 1864 · USS Kearsarge, off Cherbourg, France · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
45, 31 December 1864.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
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