James W. Larrabee
| James W. Larrabee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1839 Rensselaer County, New York |
| Died | December 30, 1907 (aged 67–68) |
| Place of burial | Meriden, Illinois |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | Company I, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James W. Larrabee (1839 – December 30, 1907) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Siege of Vicksburg in the American Civil War.
Larrabee joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861,[1] and was mustered out in August 1865.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 55th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: Mendota, Ill. Birth: Rensselaer County, N.Y. Date of issue: September 2, 1893.
Medal of Honor and his portrait are available for viewing here
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JAMES W. LARRABEE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- "James W. Larrabee". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
External links
- "James W. Larrabee". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
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