1ST. LIEUT. JAMES M. ELSON MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE

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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.

Location

Address: OAKWOOD CEMETERY
City: SHELLSBURG
State:
Zip Code: 52332

Details

Memorial Type: Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated:
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