b. 24/12/1839 Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York. d. 15/05/1919 Grafton, Pennsylvania.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09/04/1865 Appomattox, Virginia.
James L Carey MOH
Carey enlisted in the Army from Syracuse, New York in December 1861 (his name was misspelled as James C. Cary), and was assigned to the 10th New York Cavalry. He was promoted to Sergeant in March 1865. He transferred to the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry in June 1865, and mustered out with that regiment the next month.
MOH CITATION:
Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge.
BURIAL LOCATION: CHARTIERS CEMETERY, CARNEGIE, PENNSYLVANIA.
VET SOLDIERS SECTION, TIER 6L, GRAVE 4
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
