James E Croft
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 41.527 W 089° 01.883
16T E 333597 N 4728625
This is a memorial for Pvt James E Croft, Medal of Honor Recipient for action during the Civil War at Allatoona, GA on October 5, 1864. It is located in Traxler Park, Janesville, WI.
Waymark Code: WMWV9G
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2017
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The inscription on the memorial is: Croft, Pvt James E, 20 March 1897, Allatoona GA, 12th Bty Wis Lt Art. Medal of Honor Citation: Took the place of a gunner who had been shot down and inspired his comrades by his bravery and effective gunnery, which contributed largely to the defeat of the enemy.
Note: 20 March 1897 is the date of issue of his Medal of Honor.
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Type of memorial: Monument
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