| Birth: | Nov. 21, 1833, USA | | Death: | Oct. 21, 1916
Portland
Multnomah County
Oregon, USA | 
Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Captain in the 1st U.S. 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)
Search Amazon for James Jackson | | | Burial:
River View Cemetery
Portland
Multnomah County
Oregon, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Record added: Oct 29, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8040831 |
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