James John Drury | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1835 Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | December 25, 1919 (aged 84) Lovilia, Iowa |
| Buried | Lovilia Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company C, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
James John Drury (August 15, 1835 – December 25, 1919) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Drury received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road in Virginia on June 23, 1864. He was honored with the award on January 18, 1893.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ^ "James Drury". Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved December 7, 2013.