Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
James C Watson
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 12, 1870
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wichita River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 25, 1870
- Born: 1842, Cochecton, Sullivan County, NY, United States
- Died: January 7, 1890, Chicago, IL, United States
- Buried: Rose Hill Cemetery (PM) (6-28-18) , Chicago, IL, United States