James Lemuel Carey
Born: December 24, 1839 at Jamesville, New York
Home Town: Syracuse, New York
Medal of Honor
American Civil War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: April 9, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James Lemuel Carey, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 10th New York Cavalry (Porter Guard), in action at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, for daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge.