James A. Barber

James A. Barber
Born(1841-07-11)July 11, 1841
Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
DiedJune 26, 1925(1925-06-26) (aged 83)
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service11 November 1861 – June 1865
Rank Corporal
UnitRhode Island Battery G, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery
Battles / warsThird Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal James Albert Barber (July 11, 1841 – June 26, 1925) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Barber was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia in April 1865. He was presented with the award on June 20, 1866.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Medal of Honor Recipients- Westerly, Rhode Island". Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  2. ^ "James Albert Barber". Retrieved 13 June 2013.