U.S. Army
James Snedden
ConflictCivil War
RankBugler
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry
Citation
Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as James Snedden
William DoughertyU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Jacob Swegheimer (Swickheimer, John Jacob)U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bobbie Evan Brown Jr.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
David Francis WinderU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Heinrich BertramU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
William SteinmetzU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Francis M. SmithU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Robert George ColeU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
John WollamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
James W. Toban (Toban, Jacobus W.)U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rodney James Tadashi YanoU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Michael B. EllisU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
