U.S. Army
Walker, James C.ConflictCivil War
RankColor Sergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany K, 31st Ohio Infantry
HometownHarmony, Ohio
Citation
After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.
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