James Madison (Medal of Honor)

This article is about the American veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor. For the latter Medal of Honor recipient named James Madison, see James Jonas Madison.
James Madison
NicknameA.K.A. James Congdon
Born1842
Niagara, New York
DiedAugust 7, 1926 (aged 83–84)
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1861 - 1865
RankSergeant
Unit Company E, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

James Madison (1842 – August 7, 1926) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War. "James Madison" was an alias: his true name was James Congdon.

Congdon enlisted in the Army from Fairport, New York in October 1861, but was discharged for disability in January 1862. Despite this, he re-enlisted in May 1862, and fought at the Battle of Culpeper Court House, where he was wounded. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.

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