U.S. Army
Coey, JamesConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Colonel U.S. Volunteers
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command147th New York Infantry
HometownNew York, New York
Citation
Seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and, after being himself severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy.
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