James W. Webb (September 2, 1841 – June 7, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the

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during the

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. He received the

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on September 17, 1897, for actions as a private with the 5th New York Infantry during the

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on August 30, 1862. He was born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn.

Medal of Honor citation

Under heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign.

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1841 births 1915 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor United States Army Medal of Honor recipients Military personnel from Brooklyn People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Burials at Cypress Hills National Cemetery {{US-mil-bio-stub