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