James Snedden

1849 – 1919

James Snedden served the U.S. Army. James was 69 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

5 June 1864 · At Piedmont, Va. · Musician, Company E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 5, 1864 · At Piedmont, Va. · Musician, Company E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.

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