Private James G. Clark, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on June 18, 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company F, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry. Clark was 20 years old.
3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on April 30, 1892, 27 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Drummer.
Clark was born on October 31, 1843 in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Clark died on December 16, 1911, at the age of 68. He is buried at Fernwood Cemetery in Fernwood, Pennsylvania.
Clark is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Distinguished bravery in action; was severely wounded.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- October 31, 1843Born in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- June 18, 1864Act of valor — Petersburg, VirginiaAge 20. Company F, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
- April 30, 1892Medal of Honor presented
- December 16, 1911DiedAge 68.
- Resting placeFernwood CemeteryFernwood, Pennsylvania
Biography
Private James G. Clark (October 31, 1843 to December 16, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clark received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 18 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 April 1892.
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