James Drury (soldier)

James John Drury
Born(1835-08-15)August 15, 1835
Limerick, Ireland
DiedDecember 25, 1919(1919-12-25) (aged 84)
Lovilia, Iowa
Buried
Lovilia Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1861 - 1865
RankSergeant
Unit Company C, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment
ConflictsBattle of Jerusalem Plank Road
Awards Medal of Honor

James John Drury (August 15, 1835 – 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 June 23, 1864. He was honored with the award on January 18, 1893.

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