James H. Burbank-Miltonvale, KS
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Franklin, VA on October 3, 1862. He is buried in Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, KS.
Waymark Code: WMYRNN
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2018
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He was born on January 5, 1838 in Stavoren, Netherlands and died on February 15, 1911 in Miltonvale, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BURBANK, JAMES H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 4th Rhode Island Infantry
• Place and date: At Blackwater, near Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862
• Entered service at: Providence, R.I.
• Date of issue: 27 July 1896
Citation: Gallantry in action while on detached service on board the gunboat Barney.
Armed Service: Army
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