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James Martinus Schoonmaker
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James Martinus Schoonmaker Sr. (June 30, 1842 – October 11, 1927) was a German American colonel in the Union Army in the American Civil War and a vice-president of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Third Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864.
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James Martinus Schoonmaker Sr. | |
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![]() James Martinus Schoonmaker circa 1913 | |
Born | (1842-06-30)June 30, 1842 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | October 11, 1927(1927-10-11) (aged 85) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Place of burial | Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Third Battle of Winchester |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Railroad executive |
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