James Duncan Graham, First Lieutenant, United States Army, whose stone reads:2nd United States Cavalry
Born: Fort Jesup, Louisiana, May 10, 1848
Died: Washington, D.C. June 18, 1868
He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding or deceit beguile his soul.”
James Duncan Graham of Louisiana
Appointed at-large, Cadet, United States Military Academy, 1 July 1861 (60);
Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant, 13th United States Infantry, 23 June l865
Transferred to the 2nd United States Cavalry, 13 February 1867
Died 18 June 1868
He was the son of General Lawrence Pike Graham.
GRAHAM, JAMES D
- LIEUT 2ND U S CAVALRY
- VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
- DATE OF DEATH: 06/18/1868
- DATE OF INTERMENT: Unknown
- BURIED AT: SITE 434
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
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