James H. Luther

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.

James H. Luther
Born(1841-01-24)January 24, 1841
Dighton, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 3, 1916(1916-03-03) (aged 75)
Place of burial
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

Luther joined the Army in June 1861, and mustered out with his regiment three years later. [1]

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.

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References

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  • ""JAMES H. LUTHER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-13.


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