James A. Campbell

Private · U.S. Army

Company A, 2d New York Cavalry

22 January 1865 · Woodstock, Va, ; At Amelia Courthouse, Virginia

Branch: U.S. Army
Era: Civil War
Home state: New York
Action: Woodstock, Va, ; At Amelia Courthouse, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Va., he voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind. At Amelia Courthouse captured 2 battle flags.

Sources

U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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