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James H. Gribben
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Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
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| Born | April 1839 Ireland |
| Died | August 6, 1878 |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company C, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
James Henry Gribben (April, 1839 - August 6, 1878) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gribben received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Gribben's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate 12th Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.
Gribben was born in Ireland. He joined the US Army from New York City in September 1861, and was discharged in June 1865. He was buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn. Green-Wood Cemetery was mistakenly recorded on his death certificate.
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