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.
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]