James Drury (soldier)

James John Drury
Born (1835-08-15)August 15, 1835
Limerick, Ireland
Died December 25, 1919(1919-12-25) (aged 84)
Lovilia, Iowa
Buried at Lovilia Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1861 - 1865
Rank Sergeant
Unit Vermont Company C, 4th Vermont Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road
Awards Medal of Honor

James John Drury (August 15, 1835 to 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 23 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 18 January 1893.[1][2][3]

Biography

Drury was born in Limerick, Ireland on 15 August 1835. He joined the 4th Vermont Infantry in August 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[4] He died on 25 December 1919 and his remains are interred at the Lovilia Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa.

Medal of Honor citation

Saved the colors of his regiment when it was surrounded by a much larger force of the enemy and after the greater part of the regiment had been killed or captured.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "James Drury". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes
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