James M. Elson

1838 – 1894

James M. Elson served the U.S. Army. James was 55 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Sergeant, Company C, Iowa Infantry.

Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy's works.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Sergeant, Company C, Iowa Infantry.

Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy's works.

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