Historical records matching Sgt. James Madison, (USA)
About Sgt. James Madison, (USA)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to Sergeant James Madison, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company E, 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for recapture of General Crook's headquarters flag.
General Orders: Date of Issue: March 26, 1865
Action Date: March 2, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company E
Division: 8th New York Cavalry
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born James Congden he served as a Sergeant in Company E, 8th New York Calvary, Union Army under the name of James Madison. At Waynesboro, Virginia, March 2, 1865, when Confederates over ran the Union position, Sergeant Madison recaptured General George Crook's headquarters flag. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 26, 1865.
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Sgt. James Madison, (USA)'s Timeline
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1842
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Niagara, Niagara, NY, United States
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| 1926 |
August 7, 1926
Age 84
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San Mateo County, California, USA
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San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States
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