James Wiley (Medal of Honor)
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Bornc. 1835
DiedFebruary 7, 1865 (aged 29-30)
Andersonville, Georgia
Andersonville, Georgia
Buried
Andersonville National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaJames Wiley | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1835 |
| Died | February 7, 1865 (aged 29-30) Andersonville, Georgia |
| Buried | Andersonville National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company B, 59th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
James Wiley (c. 1835 – February 7, 1865) was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Wiley received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 3, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg.
On July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, Wiley captured the flag of the 48th Georgia.[1][2] He was awarded with the Medal of Honor following this action.[3]
Following Gettysburg, Wiley was captured during the Siege of Petersburg and taken to a prisoner of war camp in Andersonville, Georgia. He died at the camp on February 7, 1865.
