James Allen (Medal of Honor)

Corporal, U.S. Army

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American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

James Allen was an Irish-born Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He earned the Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of South Mountain on September 14, 1862, during the Maryland campaign.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts