James R. Durham
1833–1904 (age 71)
Military Officer
Biography
James R. Durham served with steadfast resolve through a long military career that spanned the Civil War and the years that followed. Rising through the ranks of the Union Army, he earned the respect of his comrades for his leadership in the field and his steady hand during trying campaigns.
After the war, Durham remained dedicated to the service of his country and continued to shape the soldiers around him through training and mentorship. His burial at Arlington National Cemetery marks a fitting tribute to a life spent in devotion to duty and to the ideals of the Republic.