Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Snedden
Details
- Rank: Musician (Highest Rank: Bugler)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
54th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 5, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Piedmont, Virginia, USA
Citation
Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 11, 1897
- Born: September 19, 1849, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Died: June 14, 1919
- Buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery (PM) (228) , Lexington, MS, United States