James B. Bell

1835 – 1910

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James B. Bell served the U.S. Army. James was 74 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

25 November 1863 · At Missionary Ridge, Tenn. · Sergeant, Company H, 11th Ohio Infantry.

Though severely wounded, was first of his regiment on the summit of the ridge, planted his colors inside the enemy's works, and did not leave the field until after he had been wounded 5 times.

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Medal of Honor - Army November 25, 1863 · At Missionary Ridge, Tenn. · Sergeant, Company H, 11th Ohio Infantry.

Though severely wounded, was first of his regiment on the summit of the ridge, planted his colors inside the enemy's works, and did not leave the field until after he had been wounded 5 times.

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