James Brown (Medal of Honor)
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James Brown | |
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![]() Army Medal of Honor, 1862–1895[1] | |
Born | c. 1847 Wexford, Ireland |
Died | unknown |
Place of burial | unknown |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 5th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Brown (c. 1847–unknown) was a Sergeant in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars.
Early life
James was born in Wexford, Ireland, in about 1847. He was a Sergeant in Company F, 5th US Cavalry when he displayed actions near the Davidson Canyon, Arizona, that would earn him the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 5th US Cavalry. Place and date: Near Davidson Canyon, Arizona Territory, August 27, 1872. Birth: Wexford, Ireland. Date of issue: December 4, 1874.
Citation:
In command of a detachment of four men, defeated a superior force.[2]
Later life
James received the Medal of Honor on December 4, 1874, and the date of his death is unknown, as well as his final resting place.
See also
References
- ^ "Tales of Honor Podcast". Tales of Honor Podcast.
- ^ "James Brown | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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