James M. Drake
James M. Drake | |
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| Born | March 25, 1837 Washington Valley, New Jersey |
| Died | November 28, 1913 (aged 76) Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army New Jersey National Guard |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant (Army) Colonel (National Guard)) |
| Unit | 9th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry - Company D |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Port Walthall Junction |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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James Madison Drake (March 25, 1837, to November 28, 1913) was an American newspaper publisher who fought in the American Civil War. Drake received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Port Walthall Junction in Virginia on May 6, 1864. He was honored with the award on March 3, 1873.