James Cross

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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