James H. Robinson-Memphis, TN
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 10.362 W 089° 56.262
16S E 232454 N 3896148
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Brownsville, AR on January 27, 1864. He is buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, TN in Section H, Site 4131.
Waymark Code: WM10A20
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2019
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He was born in Oakland County, MI and died on July 26, 1864. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ROBINSON, JAMES H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 3d Michigan Cavalry
• Place and date: At Brownsville, Ark., 27 January 1865 (correct year 1864)
• Entered service at: Victor, Mich.
• Date of issue: 4 April 1865
Citation: Successfully defended himself, single-handed against 7 guerrillas, killing the leader (Capt. W. C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party.
Armed Service: Army
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