James Durham (February 7, 1833 — August 6, 1904), American Union Army officer | World Biographical Encyclopedia

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Born

February 7, 1833

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Died

August 6, 1904 (aged 71)

Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality
United States

Awards

Medal of Honor Medal of Honor

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 Second Lieutenant James R. Durham, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company E, 12th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Winchester, Virginia. Second Lieutenant Durham led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded.”

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 Second Lieutenant James R. Durham, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company E, 12th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Winchester, Virginia. Second Lieutenant Durham led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded.”