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Headstone of James J. Purman
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James J. Purman

1841 – 1915
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

James J. Purman served the U.S. Army. James was 74 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient James J. Purman
Medal of Honor Recipient James J. Purman
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
2 July 1863 · At Gettysburg, Pa. · Lieutenant, Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy and a wound which resulted in the amputation of his left leg.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army July 2, 1863 · At Gettysburg, Pa. · Lieutenant, Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy and a wound which resulted in the amputation of his left leg.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 1
Grave 615
In Our Keeping
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