U.S. Army
Drake, James MadisonConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 9th New Jersey Infantry
BirthplaceWashington Valley, New Jersey
Citation
Commanded the skirmish line in the advance and held his position all day and during the night.
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