James Coey
Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 77 years 152 days (929 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
James Coey (February 12, 1841 – July 14, 1918) was a United States military officer who fought with the Union Army as a member of the 147th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.
Twice brevetted for "conspicuous gallantry" and "meritorious service", he also received his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S.
Medal of Honor, which was conferred on May 12, 1892, in recognition of his efforts to rally his brigade around regimental colors and inspire a charge on the enemy during the Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia on February 6, 1865.
Post-war, he held multiple federal and state government positions, including: U.S.Collector of Internal Revenue, District of San Francisco, California;
U.S.Postmaster, San Francisco;U.S.Assessor, Internal Revenue Service (Utah Territory);Brigadier-General, 2nd Brigade, California National Guard; and Major-General, commanding, California National Guard.
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