Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 1st United States Cavalry. In action at Camas Meadows, Idaho, on August 20, 1877, he dismounted in the face of heavy fire from pursuing Indians to help bring the body of his stricken trumpeter to safety. History recorded his Medal of Honor presentation date as 17 April 17, 1896, but other documents prove that his Medal was authorized on 21 April 1896, Medal 'transmitted' 24 April 1896.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 1st United States Cavalry. In action at Camas Meadows, Idaho, on August 20, 1877, he dismounted in the face of heavy fire from pursuing Indians to help bring the body of his stricken trumpeter to safety. History recorded his Medal of Honor presentation date as 17 April 17, 1896, but other documents prove that his Medal was authorized on 21 April 1896, Medal 'transmitted' 24 April 1896.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
James Jackson
Medal of Honor
Brig Gen Troop B-1 US Cav
Indian Wars
Nov 21, 1833 - Oct 24, 1916
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