James Webb
American soldier
Intro | American soldier | |
Places | United States of America | |
was | Soldier | |
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Birth | 2 September 1841 | |
Death | 7 June 1915 (aged 73 years) | |
Star sign | Virgo |
James W. Webb (September 2, 1841 – June 7, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor on September 17, 1897, for actions as a private with the 5th New York Infantry during the Second Battle of Bull Run on August 30, 1862. He was born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Under heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign.