James Madison (1842 - August 7, 1926) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War. "James Madison" was an alias, his true name was James Congdon.
James Madison | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | A.K.A. James Congdon |
| Born | 1842 Niagara, New York |
| Died | August 7, 1926 (aged 83–84) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company E, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Congdon enlisted in the Army from Fairport, New York in October 1861, but was discharged for disability in January 1862. Despite this, he re-enlisted in May 1862, and fought at the Battle of Culpeper Court House, where he was wounded. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [1]
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization. Sergeant, Company E, 8th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Waynesboro, Virginia, March 2, 1865. Entered service at: Fairport, New York. Birth: Niagara, New York. Date of issue: March 26, 1865.
Citation:
Recapture of Gen. Crook's headquarters flag.[2]
See also edit
Notes edit
- Enlisted under the name of James Congdon.
References edit
- ^ Regimental roster
- ^ "James Madison". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 2007-01-01.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
External links edit
- "James Madison". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
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