Complex sentence: James E. Croft (November 13,1833--May 26,1914) was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who recieved the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Allatoona.
Split into simpler sentences: James E. Croft (November 13,1833--May 26,1914) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Allatoona.