Miles James-Chesapeake, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 43.314 W 076° 16.134
18S E 386685 N 4064772
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chapins Farm on September 30, 1864. He has a marker in Sgt. March Corprew Family Cemetery, Chesapeake, VA.
Waymark Code: WMZB5C
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2018
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He was born in 1829 in Princess Anne County, VA and died on August 28, 1871 in Norfolk, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JAMES, MILES
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 36th U.S. Colored Troops
• Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 30 September 1864
• Entered service at: Norfolk, Va.
• Date of issue: 6 April 1865
Citation: Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.
Armed Service: Army
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