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MJ
U.S. Army · United States 
Miles James
1829 – 1871
Miles James served the U.S. Army. Miles was 42 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
30 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Corporal, Company B, 36th U.S. Colored Troops.
Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.
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