James Henry Gribben (April, 1839 - August 6, 1878) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gribben received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gribben's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate 12th Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]
James H. Gribben | |
|---|---|
 Civil War era Army Medal of Honor | |
| Born | April 1839 Ireland |
| Died | August 6, 1878 |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company C, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Gribben was born in Ireland. He joined the US Army from New York City in September 1861, and was discharged in June 1865. He was buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn. Green-Wood Cemetery was mistakenly recorded on his death certificate.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Cavalry) James H. Gribben, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company C, 2d New York Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Joseph Gion". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.