James Allen

(1843 - 1913)
Home State: New York
Command Billet: Soldier
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 16th New York Infantry

Before the Antietam Campaign:
He enlisted as Private, Company F, 16th New York Volunteers.

In the Antietam Campaign:
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Crampton's Gap, 14 September 1862, in singlehandedly capturing a group of Confederate soldiers.

Birth Date: 5/5/1843 Birth State: IRELAND
Death Date: 8/31/1913 Burial Place: Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul, MN

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