U.S. ARMY
James C. Walker
RANK: PRIVATE
CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
UNIT/COMMAND: COMPANY K, 31ST OHIO INFANTRY
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 1863
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE, USA
CITATION:
After two color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of the battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: NO
BORN: NOVEMBER 30, 1843, HARMONY, CLARK COUNTY, OHIO
DIED: APRIL 8, 1923
