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Cutts was born in [[Washington D.C.]] in 1838. He was the grandson of congressman [[Richard Cutts]], who was married to a sister of First Lady [[Dolley Madison]]. |
Cutts was born in [[Washington D.C.]] in 1838. He was the grandson of congressman [[Richard Cutts]], who was married to a sister of First Lady [[Dolley Madison]]. |
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At the start of the [[American Civil War]], Cutts enlisted with the [[1st Rhode Island Infantry]]. Six weeks later, in May 1861, he was appointed as a Captain to the newly-created [[11th Infantry Regiment (United States)|11th Infantry Regiment]]. Cutts displayed gallantry at the [[Battle of the Wilderness]], the [[Battle of Spotsylvania Court House|Battle of Spotsylvania]] and the [[Battle of Petersburg]] between 5 May and 18 June 1864, earning the only triple Medal of Honor award during the Civil War.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://arlingtoncemetery.net/jmcutts.htm |title=James Madison Cutts |accessdate=3 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://16thinfassn.org/?page_id=372 |title=Medal Of Honor Recipients 16th Infantry Regiment 1861 to Present |accessdate=3 November 2013}}</ref> |
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After the war, Cutts was transferred to the [[20th Infantry Regiment (United States)|20th Infantry Regiment]], but was dismissed from the army on 19 June 1868 for "[[Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman|conduct unbecoming an officer]]". <ref name="Antietam">[http://behind.aotw.org/2006/11/17/james-madison-cutts-of-washington-dc/ Antietam on the Web]</ref> He died on 24 February 1903 and his remains are interred at the [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. |
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==Medal of Honor citation== |
==Medal of Honor citation== |
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James M. Cutts | |
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| Born | 1838 Washington D.C. |
| Died | February 24, 1903 |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army Infantry |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1868 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 11th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Captain James Madison Cutts Jr. [1] (1838 to February 24, 1903) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cutts received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Petersburg in Virginia in May and June 1864. He was honored with the award on 2 May 1891.[2][3]
Biography
Cutts was born in Washington D.C. in 1838. He was the grandson of congressman Richard Cutts, who was married to a sister of First Lady Dolley Madison.
At the start of the American Civil War, Cutts enlisted with the 1st Rhode Island Infantry. Six weeks later, in May 1861, he was appointed as a Captain to the newly-created 11th Infantry Regiment. Cutts displayed gallantry at the Battle of the Wilderness, the Battle of Spotsylvania and the Battle of Petersburg between 5 May and 18 June 1864, earning the only triple Medal of Honor award during the Civil War.[4][5]
After the war, Cutts was transferred to the 20th Infantry Regiment, but was dismissed from the army on 19 June 1868 for "conduct unbecoming an officer". [1] He died on 24 February 1903 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
See also
References
- ^ a b Antietam on the Web
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ a b "James M. Cutts". Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ "James Madison Cutts". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Medal Of Honor Recipients 16th Infantry Regiment 1861 to Present". Retrieved 3 November 2013.