U.S. Army
James F. Adams
ConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
BirthplaceWest Virginia
Citation
Capture of State flag of 14th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.)
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