Corporal James Dunne (December 26, 1840 – February 13, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dunne received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on May 22, 1863. He was honored with the award on January 15, 1895.[1][2][3]
James Dunne | |
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| Born | December 26, 1840 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | February 13, 1915 (aged 74) Evanston, Illinois |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Vicksburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
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Dunne was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 26, 1840. He enlisted into the Illinois Light Artillery. He died on February 13, 1915, and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in Evanston, Illinois.
Medal of Honor citation
editCarried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ^ a b "James Dunne". Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved December 8, 2013.