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Historical records matching James Sweeney
About James Sweeney
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to Private James Sweeney, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 October 1864, while serving with Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry, in action at Cedar Creek, Virginia. With one companion Private Sweeney captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with three officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
General Orders: Date of Issue: October 26, 1864
Action Date: October 19, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company A
Division: 1st Vermont Cavalry
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James Sweeney's Timeline
| 1845 |
September 24, 1845
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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (United Kingdom)
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| 1931 |
June 26, 1931
Age 85
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Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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