James Sweeney

1845 – 1931

James Sweeney served the U.S. Army. James was 85 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

19 October 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va. · Private, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry.

With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.

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Medal of Honor - Army October 19, 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va. · Private, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry.

With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.

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