James K. L. Duncan


Ordinary Seaman James K. L. Duncan was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Duncan received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Fort Hindman on 2 March 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.

Biography

Duncan was born in Frankfort Mineral Springs in Pennsylvania on 6 July 1845. Duncan attended Monmouth College with the class of 1866 but did not return to college after leaving to join the Civil War fighting for the north. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy. He died on 27 March 1913 and his remains are interred at the Wood National Cemetery in Wisconsin.

Medal of Honor citation