James Walker

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.

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

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