James Dunne (Medal of Honor)

James Dunne
Born(1840-12-26)December 26, 1840
Detroit, Michigan
DiedFebruary 13, 1915(1915-02-13) (aged 74)
Evanston, Illinois
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
RankCorporal
UnitIllinois Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery
Battles / warsBattle of Vicksburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal James Dunne (December 26, 1840 – February 13, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dunne received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on May 22, 1863. He was honored with the award on January 15, 1895.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "James Dunne". Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved December 8, 2013.