James J. Andrews
Military Person
1829 – 1862
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Who was James J. Andrews?
James J. Andrews was a Kentucky civilian who worked for the Union Army during the early years of the American Civil War. He led a daring raid behind enemy lines on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, famously known as the Great Locomotive Chase. The mission failed and Andrews and seven fellow raiders were executed by the Confederates on the charge of spying.
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- Born
- 1829
Weirton - Also known as
- James Andrews
- Lived in
- Kentucky
- Weirton
- Died
- Jun 7, 1862
Atlanta - Resting place
- Chattanooga National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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