James Jackson
Born: November 21, 1833 at New Jersey, New Jersey
Home Town: New Jersey
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Indian Wars
Date of Issue: April 17, 1896
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) James Jackson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 20 August 1877, while serving with 1st U.S. Cavalry, in action at Camas Meadows, Idaho. Captain Jackson dismounted from his horse in the face of a heavy fire from pursuing Indians, and with the assistance of one or two of the men of his command secured to a place of safety the body of his trumpeter, who had been shot and killed.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Jackson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 11, 1918. Advancing with a few companions through the enemy barrage, First Sergeant Jackson attacked a machine-gun emplacement which had been inflicting heavy casualties, and captured the enemy gun and 17 prisoners. His personal heroism was an inspiration to those with him.
