Private James G. Clark (October 31, 1843 to December 16, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Clark received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

, for his action during the

Second Battle of Petersburg The Second Battle of Petersburg, also known as the Assault on Petersburg, was fought June 15–18, 1864, at the beginning of the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign (popularly known as the Siege of Petersburg). Union forces under Lieutenant General Ul ...

in Virginia on 18 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 April 1892.

Biography

Clark was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on 31 October 1843. He enlisted in 88th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 16 December 1911 and his remains are interred at the Fernwood Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Clark, James G. 1843 births 1911 deaths People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Military personnel from Philadelphia Burials at Fernwood Cemetery (Lansdowne, Pennsylvania)

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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