1ST. LIEUT. JAMES M. ELSON MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVESTONE
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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- Cemetery
- CIVIL WAR
- Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
- OAKWOOD CEMETERY
- 52332
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