James Brown (c. 1847–unknown) was a Sergeant in the
United States Army
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who received the
Medal of Honor
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for his actions during the
Indian Wars.
Early life
James was born in
Wexford
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, 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
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, 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.
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
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List of Medal of Honor recipients
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their ...
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List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
References
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1840s births
People from Wexford, County Wexford
American Indian Wars recipients of the Medal of Honor
Year of death missing
Military personnel from County Wexford