
U.S. Army
Campbell, James A.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany A, 2nd New York Cavalry
HometownBrooklyn, New York
Citation
While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Va., he voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind. At Amelia Courthouse captured 2 battle flags.
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