Rank First Lieutenant Awards Medal of Honor | Died December 18, 1899 Name James Christiancy | |
Allegiance United States of America Unit 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
First Lieutenant James Isaac Christiancy (1844 to December 18, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Christiancy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Hawes Shops, Virginia on 28 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 10 October 1892.
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Biography
Christiancy was born in Monroe County, Michigan in 1844. He enlisted into the 9th Michigan Cavalry. He died on 18 December 1899 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
While acting as aide, voluntarily led a part of the line into the fight, and was twice wounded.
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