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James D. Gardner

(1839–1905)

Gardner was an army private in the 36th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. On September 29, 1864, while fighting at the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm in Virginia, he rushed in ahead of his brigade, shot a rebel officer and ran him through with a bayonet. This action rallied his men to charge and capture the fort.