James Byrnes (sailor)
James Byrnes | |
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Civil War era Navy Medal of Honor | |
| Birth name | James Fisher |
| Born | 1838 Ireland |
| Died | February 9, 1882 (aged 43–44) Manhattan, New York, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | USS Louisville |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Fort Hindman |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Boatswain's Mate James Byrnes (born James Fisher; 1838 – February 9, 1882) was an Irish sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Byrnes received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Louisville during the Battle of Fort Hindman. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.