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U.S. Army · United States 
James M. Burns
1845 – 1910
James M. Burns served the U.S. Army. James was 65 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
15 May 1864 · At New Market, Va. · Sergeant, Company B, 1st West Virginia Infantry.
Under a heavy fire of musketry, rallied a few men to the support of the colors, in danger of capture and bore them to a place of safety. One of his comrades having been severely wounded in the effort, Sergeant. Burns went back a hundred yards m the face of the enemy's fire and carried the wounded man.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Under a heavy fire of musketry, rallied a few men to the support of the colors, in danger of capture and bore them to a place of safety. One of his comrades having been severely wounded in the effort, Sergeant. Burns went back a hundred yards m the face of the enemy's fire and carried the wounded man.
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