James C. Walker-Springfield, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 56.286 W 083° 49.236
17S E 258999 N 4424696
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Missionary Ridge, TN on November 25, 1863. He is buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, OH in Section I, Lot 117.
Waymark Code: WM10V68
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2019
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He was born on November 30, 1843 in Harmony, OH and died on April 8, 1923 in Springfield OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WALKER, JAMES C.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 31st Ohio Infantry
• Place and date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863
• Entered service at: Springfield, Ohio
• Date of issue: 25 November 1895
Citation: After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.
Armed Service: Army
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