James Barnum

Military Person

1816 –

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Who is James Barnum?

James Barnum was a boatswain’s mate in the United States Navy stationed aboard the Union ironclad USS New Ironsides during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher in December 1864 and January 1865.

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Born
1816
Massachusetts

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on July 23, 2013

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