Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
James Jackson
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Troop B,
1st U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 20, 1877
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Camas Meadows, Idaho, USA
Citation
Dismounted from his horse in the face of a heavy fire from pursuing Indians and, with the assistance of one or two of the men of his command, secured to a place of safety the body of his trumpeter, who had been shot and killed.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 24, 1896
- Born: November 21, 1833, NJ, United States
- Died: October 21, 1916, Portland, OR, United States
- Buried: River View Cemetery (15-174-4), Portland, OR, United States