b. 20/12/1844 New York. d. 06/05/1904 Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/01/1865 Woodstock, Virginia.
James A Campbell MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Civil War as a Private in Company A, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Woodstock, Virginia on January 22, 1865 and at Amelia Courthouse, Virginia on April 5, 1865. His citation reads “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”. His Medal was issued on October 30, 1897.
MOH CITATION:
While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Virginia, 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 3, GRAVE 1468-SS
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FAMILY.
