2ND LT. JAMES N. STRONG MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE
SGT. JAMES STONG JOINED THE 49TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY REGIMENT IN 1862 AT THE AGE OF 44. HE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR VOLUNTEERING FOR AND LEADING A CHARGE AT PORT HUDSON, LOUISIANA ON MAY 27, 1863. WHILE HIS CHARGE WAS DRIVEN BACK, IT LEAD TO A SIEGE AT PORT HUDSON AND A SURRENDER ON JULY 9, 1863. STRONG WAS LATER PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT.
Location
Address:
FAIRFIELD CEMETERY-PARK STREET AND STONE STREET
City:
FAIRFIELD
State:
Iowa
Zip Code:
52556
Details
Memorial Type:
Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access:
Military Base
Wars Commemorated:
CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated:
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