Sergeant James N. Strong was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 27, 1863 in Port Hudson, Louisiana during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry. Strong was 45 years old.
9 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on November 25, 1893, 30 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Strong was born on February 28, 1818 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Strong died on December 17, 1900 in Fairfield, Iowa, at the age of 82. He is buried at City Cemetery in Fairfield, Iowa.
Strong is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in advance of the general assault.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Timeline
- February 28, 1818Born in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- May 27, 1863Act of valor — Port Hudson, LouisianaAge 45. Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry
- November 25, 1893Medal of Honor presented
- December 17, 1900Died in Fairfield, IowaAge 82.
- Resting placeCity CemeteryFairfield, Iowa
Biography
James N. Strong (28 February 1818 - 17 December 1900) was a second lieutenant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. Strong was awarded the medal on 25 November 1893 for actions performed at the Battle of Port Hudson in Louisiana on 27 May 1863.
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