James Webb

American soldier
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican soldier
PlacesUnited States of America
wasSoldier
Gender
Male
Birth2 September 1841
Death7 June 1915 (aged 73 years)
Star signVirgo
The details

Biography

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.

Medal of Honor citation

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.

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