Roush, James Levi - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Roush, James Levi

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany D, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves

HometownPennsylvania

Citation

Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil’s Den, where a squad of the enemy’s sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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