Career
He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863. Byrnes was born in Ireland in 1838. He enlisted in the Navy from New York, and was assigned to the United States Ship Louisville.
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James Byrnes
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Medal of Honor citation Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Brynes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."Medal of Honor citation Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Brynes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."