James Avery (Medal of Honor)
James Avery | |
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Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | c. 1825 Scotland |
| Died | October 11, 1898 (aged 72–73) |
| Buried | Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery Portsmouth, Virginia |
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| Branch | |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Metacomet (1863) |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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James Avery (c. 1825 – October 11, 1898) was an American Civil War Union Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor while serving aboard USS Metacomet.