James E. Croft
James E. Croft | |
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| Born | November 13, 1833 England |
| Died | May 26, 1914 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 12th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Volunteer Light Artillery |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James E. Croft (November 13, 1833 – May 26, 1914) was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Allatoona.
Croft was born in England November 13, 1833. He joined the 12th Wisconsin Light Artillery Battery from Janesville, Wisconsin in August 1862, and mustered out in June 1865.