James Sweeney Military person

James Sweeney (September 24, 1845 – June 26, 1931) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Cedar Creek fought near Middletown, Virginia on October 19, 1864. The battle was the decisive engagement of Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns of 1864 and was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 24, 1845
Birth place
Manchester
Date of deathJune 26, 1931
Place of death
Los Angeles
Resting place
Los Angeles National Cemetery

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allegianceUnited States
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Cedar Creek
military branch
United States Army
Union Army
military unit
1st Vermont Cavalry

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