U.S. Army
Sweeney, JamesConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 1st Vermont Cavalry
HometownManchester
Citation
With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as James SweeneyU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Kaiser, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Prentice, Joseph RollinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thomas, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Newman, William HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shoemaker, LeviU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Tweedale, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Quinn, Peter H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Hill, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Elwood, Edwin L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Hartell, Lee RossU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Munemori, Sadao S.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Hart, John WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Von Vegesack, ErnestU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
John, William F.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Storey, John Hamilton ReidU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bois, FrankU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Weeks, Charles H.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Tilton, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Osborne, William HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Sperry, William JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Karpeles, LeopoldU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Loyd, George A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ward, Nelson W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Preston, Noble DelanceU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
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
