U.S. Army
Allen, JamesConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 16th New York Infantry
Citation
Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.). By an imaginary ruse he secured their surrender and kept them at bay when the regimental commander discovered him and rode away for assistance.
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