1ST. LIEUT. JAMES M. ELSON MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVESTONE
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Listing Details
Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Submitted By: IOWACIVILWARMONUMENTS.COM
SGT. JAMES ELSON OF THE 9TH IOWA INFANTRY REGIMENT WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HEROIC ACTION IN CARRYING THE FLAG WHILE WOUNDED DURING THE CHARGE AT VICKSBURG ON MAY 22, 1863.
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