James Sweeney-Los Angeles, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 03.672 W 118° 27.282
11S E 365752 N 3769896
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Cedar Creek, VA on October 19, 1864. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA in Section 78, Row P, Grave 3.
Waymark Code: WM10M5E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2019
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He was born on September 24, 1845 in Manchester, England and died on June 26, 1931 in Sawtelle, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SWEENEY, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry
• Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864
• Entered service at: Essex, Vt.
• Date of issue: 26 October 1864
Citation: With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
Armed Service: Army
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