James Campbell

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Va., he voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind. At Amelia Courthouse captured 2 battle flags.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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