James H. Robinson (abt. 1846 - 1864)

Born about 1846 in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

Died 26 Jul 1864 at about age 18 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

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Biography

3rd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

Pvt. James H. Robinson served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 22 Feb 1864
Mustered out: 26 Jul 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 3rd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry - Company B

Pvt James H. Robinson Died of Disease during the United States Civil War.

James H. Robinson was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient.

He was a son of Cyrus Robinson, who was a farmer, and Deborah Robinson.

He enlisted in the Union Army at the age of 18, and was mustered in as a Private in Company B, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action on January 27, 1864 at Brownsville Station, Arkansas.

His citation reads "Successfully defended himself, singlehandedly, against seven guerrillas, killing the leader (Capt. W.C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party."

He died of disease at Memphis, Tennessee three months later. ^[1] His mother Deborah applied for a mother's pension on Dec 27, 1864.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865: Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database Ancestry Record 1555 #3118362 U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865:

   Name:	James H Robinson
   Enlistment Age:	18
   Birth Date:	abt 1846
   Birth Place:	Oakland County, Michigan, USA
   Enlistment Date:	22 Feb 1864
   Enlistment Place:	Corunna, Michigan
   Enlistment Rank:	Private
   Muster Date:	22 Feb 1864
   Muster Place:	Michigan
   Muster Company:	B
   Muster Regiment:	3rd Cavalry
   Muster Regiment Type:	Cavalry
   Muster Information:	Enlisted
   Muster Out Date:	26 Jul 1864
   Muster Out Place:	Memphis, Tennessee
   Muster Out Information:	died disease
   Side of War:	Union
   Survived War:	No
   Residence Place:	Victor, Michigan
   Burial Place:	Memphis, Tennessee
   Cemetery:	Mississippi River National Cemetery
   Cemetery Plot Number:	H-4131
   Title:	Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65; Deeds of Valor. How our Soldier-heroes won the Medal of Honor; Medal of Honor Recipients 1863-1994; Various Cemetery listings on the internet

2. ↑ U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934: The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Series Number: T288; Roll: 399 Ancestry Record 4654 #100935860 U.S., Civil War Pension Index:

   Name:	Deborah Robinson
   Gender:	Female
   Relation to Head:	Mother
   Child:	James H Robinson