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James M. Cumpston

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James M. Cumpston (c. 1837 May 24, 1888) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Valley Campaigns of 1864.

Died(1888-05-24)May 24, 1888
Place of burial
Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Ohio
AllegianceUnited States
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James M. Cumpston
Bornc. 1837
Died(1888-05-24)May 24, 1888
Place of burial
Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Ohio
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Army
Union Army
Rank
Private
UnitOhio 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Conflicts
American Civil War
  Valley Campaigns of 1864
AwardsMedal of Honor
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Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James M. Cumpston, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism from August to November, 1864, while serving with Company D, 91st Ohio Infantry, in action in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, Virginia, for capture of flag.

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References

  • "James M. Cumpston". Hall of Valor. Military Times.

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