James E. Croft
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For the Irish politician, see James Croft.
James E. Croft (November 13, 1833 ā May 26, 1914) was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Allatoona.
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Born | (1833-11-13)November 13, 1833 England |
Died | May 26, 1914(1914-05-26) (aged 80) |
Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery Janesville, Wisconsin |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Corporal |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Croft was born in England November 13, 1833. He joined the 12th Wisconsin Light Artillery Battery from Janesville, Wisconsin in August 1862, and mustered out in June 1865. [1] Croft died at age 80 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville. His grave can be found in block 99, lot 7, grave 1.[2]