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James R. Durham

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James R. Durham
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1833-02-07)February 7, 1833
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 1904(1904-08-06) (aged 71)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitWest Virginia 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
 • Second Battle of Winchester
AwardsMedal of Honor

James R. Durham (February 7, 1833 – August 6, 1904) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia on June 14, 1863.

Medal of Honor citation

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"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant James R. Durham, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company E, 12th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Winchester, Virginia. Second Lieutenant Durham led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded."

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References

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  • "James R. Durham". Hall of Valor. Military Times.
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