James E Croft-Janesville, WI
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 42.162 W 089° 02.724
16T E 332478 N 4729829
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Allatoona, GA on October 5, 1864. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, WI in Block 99, Lot 7, Grave 1.
Waymark Code: WMYWH4
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2018
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He was born on November 13, 1833 in York, England and died on May 26, 1914 in Janesville, WI - His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CROFT, JAMES E.
• Rank and organization: Private, 12th Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery
• Place and date: At Allatoona, Ga., 5 October 1864
• Entered service at: Janesville, Wis.
• Date of issue: 20 March 1897
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.
Armed Service: Army
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