James H. Gribben
Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
BornApril 1839
Ireland
DiedAugust 6, 1878
Buried
Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitNew York (state) Company C, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Sayler's Creek
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

James Henry Gribben (April, 1839 - August 6, 1878) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gribben received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gribben's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate 12th Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]

Gribben was born in Ireland. He joined the US Army from New York City in September 1861, and was discharged in June 1865. He was buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn. Green-Wood Cemetery was mistakenly recorded on his death certificate.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Cavalry) James H. Gribben, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company C, 2d New York Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Joseph Gion". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
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