James Martinus Schoonmaker

James Martinus Schoonmaker Sr. (June 30, 1842 – October 11, 1927) was a German American colonel in the Union Army in the American Civil War and a vice-president of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Third Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864.

"James M. Schoonmaker" redirects here. For the American sailor, see Ding Schoonmaker.
James Martinus Schoonmaker Sr.
James Martinus Schoonmaker circa 1913
Born(1842-06-30)June 30, 1842
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
DiedOctober 11, 1927(1927-10-11) (aged 85)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Place of burial
Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnion Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankColonel
Commands held14th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
 • Third Battle of Winchester
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workRailroad executive
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