James G. Clark (Medal of Honor)

James G. Clark
Born (1843-10-31)October 31, 1843
Germantown, Pennsylvania
Died December 16, 1911(1911-12-16) (aged 68)
Pennsylvania
Buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Private
Unit Company F, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars Second Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Private James G. Clark (October 31, 1843 to December 16, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clark received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 18 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 April 1892.[1][2]

Biography

Clark was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on 31 October 1843. He enlisted in 88th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 16 December 1911 and his remains are interred at the Fernwood Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

Distinguished bravery in action; was severely wounded.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "James G. Clark". Retrieved 27 October 2013.
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