Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Edwin Cross
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
12th New York Infantry (Independence Guard) - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 18, 1861
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Blackburn's Ford, Virginia, USA
Citation
With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Batavia, Genesee County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 5, 1898
- Born: March 27, 1840, Darien, Genesee County, NY, United States
- Died: January 6, 1917, Albany, NY, United States
- Buried: Albany Rural Cemetery (MH) (30-62), Albany, NY, United States