James Gardiner AKA James Gardner-Ottumwa, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 01.584 W 092° 23.430
15T E 551239 N 4541866
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chapins Farm, VA on September 29, 1864. The military citation spelled his last name as Gardiner. He is buried as Gardner. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Ottumwa, IA in the Second Addition, Block 1, Lot 181
Waymark Code: WMZ1M5
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2018
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He was born on September 16, 1839 in Gloucester, VA and died on September 29, 1905 in Clarks Summit, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GARDINER, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 36th U.S. Colored Troops
• Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864
• Date of issue: 6 April 1865
Citation: Rushed in advance of his brigade, shot a rebel officer who was on the parapet rallying his men, and then ran him through with his bayonet.
Armed Service: Army
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