Years of service 1861 - 1864 Awards Medal of Honor Battles/wars American Civil War | Name James Luther Rank Corporal Died March 3, 1916 | |
Born January 24, 1841
Dighton, Massachusetts ( 1841-01-24 ) Allegiance United States of America
Union Place of burial Taunton, Massachusetts, United States Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Battles and wars American Civil War | ||
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.
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.
References
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