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James H. Luther

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James H. Luther
Born(1841-01-24)January 24, 1841
Dighton, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 3, 1916(1916-03-03) (aged 75)
Place of burialTaunton, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1864
RankCorporal
UnitMassachusetts Company D, 7th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

James H. Luther (January 24, 1841 – March 3, 1916) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Luther joined the Army in June 1861, and mustered out with his regiment three years later.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 7th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Dighton, Mass. Date of issue: June 28, 1890.

Citation:

Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.

See also

References

  1. Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
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