Corporal James Albert Barber (July 11, 1841 – June 26, 1925) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Barber was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia in April 1865. He was presented with the award on June 20, 1866.[1][2]
James A. Barber | |
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| Born | July 11, 1841 Westerly, Rhode Island, United States |
| Died | June 26, 1925 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 11 November 1861 – June 1865 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit |  Battery G, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Third Battle of Petersburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editBarber enlisted as an artillery man in the First Rhode Island Light Artillery on November 11, 1861 at age 20.[1] He was among a twenty-member detachment of his company, Battery G., along with an infantry assaulting party, that captured enemy weapons and assaulted enemy forces, on 2 April 1865.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
editWas one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.[3][4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Medal of Honor Recipients- Westerly, Rhode Island". Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "James Albert Barber". Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Medial of Honor Recipients Civil War (A-L)". Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "James Albert Barber". Military Times Hall of Valor. Archived from the original on 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2013-07-14.