b. 1829 Princess Anne, Virginia. d. 28/08/1871 Norfolk, Virginia.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/09/1864 Chapin’s Farm, Virginia.
Miles James MOH
James joined the Army in Norfolk, Virginia, and by September 30, 1864, he was serving as a Corporal in Company B of the 36th United States Colored Troops. On that day, his unit participated in the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm in Virginia, where he was seriously wounded, resulting in the amputation of his left arm. Six months after the battle, on April 6, 1865, James was issued the Medal of Honor for his actions at Chaffin’s Farm. He was discharged for disability the following October.
MOH CITATION:
Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy’s works.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
IN MEMORY MARKER AT SGT MARCH CORPREW FAMILY MEMORIAL CEMETERY, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
