PRIVATE JAMES F. ADAMS

JAMES FRANK ADAMS

RANK: Private

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Navy

DIVISION: 1st West Virginia Calvary

COMPANY: D

DATE OF BIRTH: 26 AUG 1844

PLACE OF BIRTH: Harveytown, Cabell County, West Virginia

DATE OF DEATH: 12 MAR 1922

PLACE OF DEATH: Harveytown, Cabell County, West Virginia

BURIAL: Oaklawn Memorial Park, Barboursville West Virginia

NOTEWORTHY FACTS: Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service during the U.S. Civil War.

CITATION:
Capture of State flag of 14th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.)