Campbell, James A. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Campbell, James A.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany A, 2nd New York Cavalry

BirthplaceBrooklyn, 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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