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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as James AllenU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Wall, Jerry C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Schwan, TheodoreU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Niven, RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kaltenbach, LutherU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Greer, Allen JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Weaher, Andrew J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Stevens, HazardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McDonald, RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Durham, John S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Liteky, Charles James (Angelo)U.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Shingle, John HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Parrott, JacobU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Weeks, Charles H.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Pinn, Robert A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rood, Oliver P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Burger, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Keen, Joseph S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thielberg, HenryU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Young, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Tracy, Amasa SawyerU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Arnold, Abraham KernsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Whittier, Edward NewtonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Falconer, John A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Whitman, Frank M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
