James A. Barber

James A. Barber
Born(1841-07-11)July 11, 1841
Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 1925(1925-06-26) (aged 83)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years11 November 1861 – June 1865
Rank Corporal
Unit Battery G, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery
ConflictsThird Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal James Albert Barber (July 11, 1841 – June 26, 1925) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Barber was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia in April 1865. He was presented with the award on June 20, 1866.

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