James K. Merrifield

Corporal

1844 – 1918

Corporal James K. Merrifield served the U.S. Army. James was 74 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Corporal

Medal of Honor

30 November 1864 · At Franklin, Tenn. · Corporal, Company C, 88th Illinois Infantry.

Captured 2 battle flags from the enemy and returned with them to his own lines.

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Medal of Honor - Army November 30, 1864 · At Franklin, Tenn. · Corporal, Company C, 88th Illinois Infantry.

Captured 2 battle flags from the enemy and returned with them to his own lines.

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