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Miles James
Civil War era Medal of Honor
Born 1829
Princess Anne County, Virginia, US
Died August 28, 1871 (aged 41–42)
Norfolk City
Allegiance
Service/branch
Rank First Sergeant
Unit 36th Regiment United States Colored Troops
Battles/wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Miles James was an African American Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.

Biography

James joined the Army in Norfolk, Virginia, and by September 30, 1864, he was serving as a Corporal in Company B of the 36th United States Colored Troops. On that day, his unit participated in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia, where he was seriously wounded, resulting in the amputation of his left arm. Six months after the battle, on April 6, 1865, James was issued the Medal of Honor for his actions at Chaffin's Farm. He was discharged for disability the following October.

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