James M. Rutter
{{Infobox military person
|name=James M. Rutter
|birth_date={{Birth date|1841|5|13}}
|birth_place=Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
|death_date={{Death date and age|1907|11|23|1841|5|13}}
|placeofburial=Hollenback Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
|placeofburial_label=Place of burial
|image=James M. Rutter.jpg
|caption=
|nickname=
|death_place= Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
|allegiance= United States of America
|branch= United States Army
Union Army
|rank=Sergeant
|unit=143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
|battles=Battle of Gettysburg
|awards=60px Medal of Honor
}}
James May Rutter (May 13, 1841 – November 23, 1907) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography
Rutter served in the 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on October 30, 1896 for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, when he assisted Colonel George N. Reichard, who was wounded, to safety.{{cite news|title=A Brave Soldier |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92399192/a-brave-soldier/|access-date=11 January 2022 |work=Sunday News (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) |date=15 November 1896 |page=10}}
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
At great risk of his life went to the assistance of a wounded comrade, and while under fire removed him to a place of safety.[http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1173/rutter-james-m.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society]
See also
{{Portal|Biography|American Civil War}}
References
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External links
- {{Find a Grave|7227022}}
- [https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/1614 Military Times]
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Category:United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
Category:American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
Category:Military personnel from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania