James Russell MOH

b. 1846 New York. d. 15/03/1905 Jacksonville, Illinois.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 20/10/1869 Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at New York, New York. He served as a Private in Company G, 1st US Cavalry, and also in Co. K, 3rd US Cavalry.. He was awarded the CMOH for action on October 20, 1869 at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory. He received the Medal on December 20, 1869.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action with Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: JACKSONVILLE EAST CEMETERY, JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS.

SECTION OP, LOT 536.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.