James Kephart
James Kephart (April 22, 1842 - April 27, 1932) was an American recipient of the Medal of Honor who earned the medal in action during the American Civil War.
Biography
[edit]Kephart was born in Venango County, Pennsylvania on April 22, 1842.[1] He served as a private in Company C of the 13th U.S. Infantry of the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1][2] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 19, 1863.[3] Kephart's medal was issued on May 13, 1899.[3] Kephart lived in Webster City, Iowa after the war where he served on the City Board of Education.[3] He died in Gooding, Idaho on April 27, 1932, and is now buried there in Elmwood Cemetery.[1]
Medal of Honor Citation
[edit]For extraordinary heroism on 19 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Private Kephart voluntarily and at the risk of his life, under a severe fire of the enemy, aided and assisted to the rear an officer who had been severely wounded and left on the field.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "James Kephart - U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army - Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Kephart, James". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Archived from the original on 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b c d "James Kephart - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
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