James John Drury (August 15, 1835 to December 25, 1919) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Drury received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road in Virginia on 23 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 18 January 1893.
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15 August 1835 Limerick, Ireland
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Died |
25 December 1919 (aged 84)
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Zodiac | Leo |
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