James Anderson
Born: May 28, 1849 at Canada
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Date of Issue: November 19, 1870
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James Anderson, United States Army, for gallantry during the pursuit and fight with Indians on 5 October 1870, while serving with Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Little Wichita River, Texas.
