James H. Luther
| James H. Luther | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 24, 1841 Dighton, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 3, 1916 (aged 75) |
| Place of burial | Taunton, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company D, 7th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James H. Luther (January 24, 1841 – March 3, 1916) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Luther joined the Army in June 1861, and mustered out with his regiment three years later. [1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 7th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Dighton, Mass. Date of issue: June 28, 1890.
Citation:
Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JAMES H. LUTHER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "James H. Luther". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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