James Jackson
1833 – 1916
James Jackson. James was 82 years old.
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Medal of Honor
20 August 1877 · At Camas Meadows, Idaho · Captain, 1st U.S. Cavalry.
Dismounted from his horse in the face of a heavy fire from pursuing Indians, and with the assistance of 1 or 2 of the men of his command secured to a place of safety the body of his trumpeter, who had been shot.
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Foreign awards
Medal of Honor - Army
Dismounted from his horse in the face of a heavy fire from pursuing Indians, and with the assistance of 1 or 2 of the men of his command secured to a place of safety the body of his trumpeter, who had been shot.
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